Watch: the unconstitutional way we treat prisoners when they’re sick

Sick Behind Bars

Healthcare in U.S. jails and prisons is messed up – and straight-up unconstitutional.

Posted by AJ+ on Thursday, October 6, 2016

This video by AJ+ explains the brokenness of our prison healthcare system. Reports show that the often inhumane conditions in our prison system itself are detrimental to a prisoner’s health. Meanwhile, prisoners often can’t afford the healthcare they need when they are charged for copays and prescriptions (the average prisoner makes only 18 cents an hour for their work).

Watch the video to learn more.

Source: matadornetwork.com