Center for Public Health Law Research, Temple University Beasley School of Law

2024 marked an incredible year of growth and innovation at CPHLR, made possible by the dedication of our founders, team, and supporters. From publishing 150+ legal datasets to launching a redesigned LawAtlas.org, we’re proud of the strides we’ve made in advancing health law and policy. Explore more highlights in our 2024 Year in Review on the blog! https://lnkd.in/edJdxTA7 #HealthLaw #PublicHealth #LegalEpidemiology #YearInReview

Meet Jayne, the Program Manager at the Center for Public Health Law Research. Jayne holds a B.S. in Nutritional Science from Penn State University an MPH from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and is currently pursuing a DrPH in Health Management and Policy at Drexel University She is also Certified in Public Health (CPH) through the NBPHE. When asked how she got into #legalepi, Jayne explained, "I’ve always been passionate about public health policy. Legal epidemiology allows me to explore how laws and policies shape health outcomes, and it’s a meaningful way to contribute to positive change in our communities." Can you guess Jayne's favorite things? Comment below! Icons via the Noun Project. #MeetOurTeam #publichealth #legalepi #policy #introducing #CPHLR

CityHealth just announced its NEW 2024 city policy assessments for the 75 largest U.S. cities. Along with CPHLR and other partners, CityHealth evaluates 12 policies that impact residents’ health – like access to healthy housing, greenspace, earned sick leave, and more – to recognize cities that are making sure their residents thrive. Explore the 2024 assessment: https://lnkd.in/eA7yJisW #PublicHealth #LocalPolicy #HealthEquity

🚨 Last call to register! 🚨 Join us on December 3, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. ET for a free webinar, Introduction to Policy Surveillance. Learn the basics of policy surveillance methods, legal mapping techniques, and data applications. Register now: https://bit.ly/4eBiakM

Don't miss Scott Burris sharing his expert insights on drug-induced homicide laws in Episode 2 of ABC’s Start Here podcast. ✨ Episode 1 premieres today, November 28 ✨ Episode 2, featuring Scott Burris, airs tomorrow, November 29 Tune in to explore the critiques and impacts of these laws. 🎧 Listen here and on all podcast streaming platforms: https://apple.co/4fXJvPs #DrugPolicy #PublicHealth #StartHerePodcast

READ: https://bit.ly/3YluGPu Today, on #InternationalDaytoEndViolenceAgainstWomen, we reflect on how laws can serve as a powerful tool to protect women from harm — especially those in marginalized communities. In our Q&A with researcher Lindsay K. Cloud, Esq., PhD(c), we explore how firearm laws, such as restraining orders, can save lives by preventing violence before it escalates. Swipe through to learn more about the vital intersection of law and protection. #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #IntimatePartnerViolence #LegalReform

Meet Alex, a Law & Policy Analyst at the Center for Public Health Law Research. Alex earned a B.S. in Neuroscience from Temple University - Lewis Katz School of Medicine as well as a JD and an LLM in Data Privacy Law from Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law. When asked about how he got into legal epidemiology, Alex explained, "I like that legal epi is a little more quantitative and objective... It's a perfect harmony of science and law, and it's the most interesting parts of both. So it's just been such a treat to get to do it." Can you guess Alex's favorite things? Comment below! #MeetOurTeam #publichealth #legalepi #dataprivacy #introducing #CPHLR

Register now: https://bit.ly/4eBiakM for Introduction to Policy Surveillance on December 3, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET. This training provides an overview of policy surveillance methods, legal mapping techniques, process steps, and data applications. #PolicySurveillance #PublicHealthLaw #PolicyResearch

🎟️Save your spot now! https://bit.ly/3UKX0d4 ⏰ Last Call to Register! ⏰ Don’t miss Legal Epidemiology at Lunch: Structural Racism and Racial Equity Legal Data — happening Nov. 14 at 12:00 PM ET! 🗓️ Learn how quality legal data can help dismantle structural racism in health, education, housing, and beyond. Join us for insights from expert analysts and researchers, and discover groundbreaking datasets in racial equity law. #RacialEquityData #LegalEpidemiology

Meet Nadiri, a Law and Policy Analyst at the Center for Public Health Law Research. Nadiri earned a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from Temple University and continued her studies at Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law, where she discovered her passion for legal epidemiology through unique research experiences at the Center. When asked how she got into #legalepi, Nadiri shared, "I started as a legal research assistant during my second year of law school and got involved with the Emergency Law Inventory Project. It opened my eyes to the intersection of law and public health, and I realized I wanted to pursue a nontraditional legal career that allows me to help people while maintaining a work-life balance." Can you guess Nadiri's favorite things? Comment below! Icons via the Noun Project. #MeetOurTeam #publichealth #policysurveillance #introducing #CPHLR