As a result of her drug conviction and subsequent prison sentence, Colleen is not allowed to return to her public housing apartment nor can she receive food stamp benefits. Colleen is suffering the impact of

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Colleen is experiencing "invisible punishments," which are additional sanctions and restrictions that individuals face as a result of their criminal convictions, beyond their formal sentence. These can include loss of public housing, ineligibility for certain benefits, and other social and economic disadvantages that continue after their release from prison.

As a Result of Her Drug Conviction and Subsequent Prison