Laurie Jubelirer of Jubelirer Law. Courtesy photo Laurie Jubelirer of Jubelirer Law. Courtesy photo

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Pursuit of Justice

Over the last decade in my criminal defense and civil rights practice, I have gained first-hand knowledge of the horrific treatment endured by my clients who are incarcerated in Pennsylvania local and state prisons. Inmates endure harsh treatment from corrections officers who lack training in effectively handling mental health related issues. Inhumane treatment continues when it comes to receiving medical treatment; delay and neglect by prison medical personnel is frighteningly frequent. Consequently, incarcerated individuals are released into society with more trauma and no tools to ensure they do not come back. The millions of dollars in taxpayer money spent on our prisons have not yielded any positive outcomes; Pennsylvania recidivism rates are alarming and inmate mental and physical health problems rage inside prison walls.