Amanda’s Comments (group member since May 15, 2020)

Amanda’s comments from the RN_select_all_books_that_apply group.

This is a great topic for nurses, and I will add this book to my to read list and will add further comments to this discussion along with my own review in the future. 😊 One thing I would like to add is that this problem does not just extend to refugees, but to many other incarcerated and vulnerable populations. Many individuals in prison lack access to good healthcare. It's unfortunate that in the US we do not work to rehabilitate inmates, but instead force them out of society to perpetuate poor health outcomes and criminal behavior. Refugees and asylum seekers especially need clemency to prevent further harm. We should actively vote on current issues and help reform our justice system in order to improve the outlook for these populations. These individuals deserve equal rights and equal access regardless of the "crime comitted." One book that I recommend everyone reads is The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. It highlights some of the disparities among people of color. While this book does not address refugees and asylum seekers, it does talk about some of the systemic problems within the US. I highly recommend. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...