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  • Read more: Minnesota Takes Further Steps to Protect Pregnant Inmates

    Minnesota Takes Further Steps to Protect Pregnant Inmates

    By Allison M. Whelan, J.D. A legislative advisory committee is set to present an amended bill to the Minnesota State Legislature this session that raises the standard of care provided to incarcerated pregnant women in Minnesota prisons. The amendment seeks to clarify language of a law passed on May 8, 2014 seeking to ensure incarcerated…

  • Read more: Ohio Joins In

    Ohio Joins In

    By Hosea H. Harvey, JD, PhD Last week, Ohio joined the vast majority of states that have enacted laws designed to reduce long-term health consequences for youth athletes who suffer concussions (technically, traumatic brain injuries or TBIs) in organized youth sports activities.  Based on my research for an upcoming article “Reducing Traumatic Brain Injuries in…