Leslie Credle, CEO of Justice 4 Housing, emphasized the importance of providing proper health care to those who are incarcerated, noting that inadequate care leads to life-threatening illnesses. Mental health impacts and poor housing options exacerbate the situation.

“You cannot heal until you have a home,” Credle stated, highlighting how essential housing is to recovery.

Boston was the first housing authority to adopt more innovative policies, opening its doors to house formerly incarcerated individuals who otherwise would struggle to find accommodation.