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Dismantling Harmful Systems, Advancing Health Justice
From jails to ERs, DFA stands with communities impacted by policies that punish instead of heal.
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End the Criminalization of Health
Criminalizing health conditions worsens outcomes. DFA supports decarceration, diversion, and treatment-first models to transform public safety and community well-being.
Know the Law. Protect Your Patients
We share legal briefs, factsheets, and clinical guidance to support advocacy around criminalization, healthcare access, and patients rights.
Physician’s Role in Prevention of Unsafe Firearm Storage
How Politics Can Impact Public Health
Disparities in Care for Incarcerated Populations: How You Can Help
Incarcerated Populations Slides
DFA Anti Racism Toolkit
Meet the Subcommittee Leaders
Each DFA subcommittee is guided by dedicated physician leaders and advocates who help shape priorities, organize actions, and mentor members.
Denise Ocampo
Co-Lead
Jared Boyce
Co-Lead
Help Redefine What Public Safety Looks Like
Healthcare should be a place of care, not control. Take action with DFA to push back on carceral approaches to health.
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