Human Impact Partners brings the power of public health to campaigns and movements for a just society.

Through our research, capacity building, and advocacy we challenge the inequities that harm the health of our communities.

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Issues We Focus On

Criminal Justice

Economic Security

Immigration

Housing

Land Use and
Transportation

Project Highlight

Driving Away Our Health: The Economic Insecurity of Working for Lyft and Uber

Research report in collaboration with Gig Workers Rising, examining the health impacts of driving for a ride-hail company like Lyft or Uber.

Key Initiatives

Health Instead of Punishment Program

Advances racial justice, public safety, and health equity in partnership with those most harmed by today’s immigration and criminal legal systems.

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Health Equity Guide

Showcases a set of strategic practices and case studies of health departments building power for health equity. Sign up for our monthly Health Equity Tips & Tactics email!

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Public Health Awakened

Network of public health professionals organizing for health, equity, and justice, formed in response to the current federal policy agenda.

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FROM THE NEWSROOM

October 10, 2019

Senate panel passes bills to try 17-year-olds as juveniles in crimes

Bridge article by Riley Beggin about Michigan's move to change the age of which criminal defendants are considered adult from 17 to 18, referencing HIP's 2017 report, "Raise the Age: Protecting Kids and Enhancing Public Safety in Michigan."

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