Research
Evidence with lived experience at its center
Participatory research, needs assessments, evaluation, and data analysis.
Research · Community · Policy
Justice.
Health.
Equity.
We connect research, community, and policy to advance health equity for justice-impacted communities.
Building solutions with the communities most affected
A public health approach to a more just future.
We strive for sustainable, transformative change by forging connections and driving initiatives that uplift justice-impacted communities.
Policy
Knowledge that can move systems
Analysis and recommendations that support accountability and equitable outcomes.
Community
Partnership built on shared work
Community-based approaches that elevate local leadership and priorities.
Education
Learning for better practice
Training and health education for current and future professionals.
Selected work
Research that starts with people.
Well-being · Innovation
Virtual reality and mindfulness for exonerees
A usability study exploring well-being, accessibility, and peer connection.
Community · Vallejo
Vallejo Police Impact Practices
Research examining community exposure to police violence and health outcomes.
Policy · Legal analysis
Racial Justice Act research
Case analysis and survey research on implementation barriers and support needs.
Explore this project →Current Projects
Research for fairer systems and healthier communities.
All research & projects →Law · Public health
California Racial Justice Act
Research on implementation, practitioner needs, and ways to support equitable application across California.
Explore CRJA research →Research · Well-being
VR for exonerees · next phase
The Lab’s materials describe a next-phase plan to involve exonerees in participatory design of a mindfulness-focused VR application.
Education · Equity
Health equity learning
Work across professional education and community-engaged learning at the intersection of health and justice.
HECJ Events
Meet, learn, and connect.
Find information about HECJ Lab presentations, learning opportunities, and community events.
Online store
Wear the work. Share the message.
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Partners
Better work, built together.
The Lab’s partners and collaborators include Elevance Health, Exonerated Nation, Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office Racial Justice Act Team, The California Endowment, Touro University California, and the Center for Medicaid & Medicare Services.
Past Presentations
Research in conversation.
From Systemic Racism to Health Equity: Taking the California Racial Justice Act on the Road.
View presentations →Speakers Bureau
Bring the Lab into your event.
HECJ team members are available for a variety of events. Speaking fees are negotiable based on event details and requested scope.
Invite a speaker →Publications
Research and publications.
We’re preparing a verified list of Lab publications and research outputs.
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Help build research with community.
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