Johanna Folk
@johannafolk.bsky.social
Clinical Psychologist and Researcher | Associate Director, JJBH Lab | Assistant Professor @UCSF | Opinions and statements are my own. she/they 🏳️🌈
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No, this isn't rage bait. 2025 is wrapping up, and the U.S. is still a leader in mass incarceration.
The data is clear: The U.S. criminal legal system is out of step with the rest of the world. It's time to end the failed experiment of mass incarceration, once and for all.
The data is clear: The U.S. criminal legal system is out of step with the rest of the world. It's time to end the failed experiment of mass incarceration, once and for all.
December 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
No, this isn't rage bait. 2025 is wrapping up, and the U.S. is still a leader in mass incarceration.
The data is clear: The U.S. criminal legal system is out of step with the rest of the world. It's time to end the failed experiment of mass incarceration, once and for all.
The data is clear: The U.S. criminal legal system is out of step with the rest of the world. It's time to end the failed experiment of mass incarceration, once and for all.
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New Prison Mail Policies Threaten Newsletters by and for Incarcerated People
(via @truthout.org)
https://pulse.ly/gah4azwnpk
(via @truthout.org)
https://pulse.ly/gah4azwnpk
New Prison Mail Policies Threaten Newsletters by and for Incarcerated People
States are adopting surveillance-oriented “paperless” policies that deny incarcerated people access to physical letters.
pulse.ly
November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
New Prison Mail Policies Threaten Newsletters by and for Incarcerated People
(via @truthout.org)
https://pulse.ly/gah4azwnpk
(via @truthout.org)
https://pulse.ly/gah4azwnpk
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13,300 confined children in the U.S. are detained pretrial – aka, they’re legally innocent
Locking kids up in deplorable conditions is traumatizing and counterproductive to public safety in the short & long term
Locking kids up in deplorable conditions is traumatizing and counterproductive to public safety in the short & long term
September 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
13,300 confined children in the U.S. are detained pretrial – aka, they’re legally innocent
Locking kids up in deplorable conditions is traumatizing and counterproductive to public safety in the short & long term
Locking kids up in deplorable conditions is traumatizing and counterproductive to public safety in the short & long term
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This is a disappointing step backward that will harm young people in DC. Now it’s time to make sure the Senate votes NO. Call both of your Senators and tell them to vote against HR5140! thehill.com/homenews/hou...
thehill.com
September 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
This is a disappointing step backward that will harm young people in DC. Now it’s time to make sure the Senate votes NO. Call both of your Senators and tell them to vote against HR5140! thehill.com/homenews/hou...
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400 confined children in the U.S. are no more than 12 years old.
Kids need care, not cages.
www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/yout...
Kids need care, not cages.
www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/yout...
Youth Confinement: The Whole Pie 2025
The big picture of youth confinement in America, showing how many kids are entangled in the criminal legal system and why.
www.prisonpolicy.org
September 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
400 confined children in the U.S. are no more than 12 years old.
Kids need care, not cages.
www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/yout...
Kids need care, not cages.
www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/yout...
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#academicsky #medsky, please sign this. It is a plea to the UC system to "Do not sacrifice our strengths & our community, deeply nurtured & protected for over 100 years, to a deeply callous &unfair federal administration that will only ask for more". tinyurl.com/ucstandup
Stand up, fight back.
Stand up, fight back.
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Please forward this letter widely at https://tinyurl.com/ucstandup
tinyurl.com
August 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
#academicsky #medsky, please sign this. It is a plea to the UC system to "Do not sacrifice our strengths & our community, deeply nurtured & protected for over 100 years, to a deeply callous &unfair federal administration that will only ask for more". tinyurl.com/ucstandup
Stand up, fight back.
Stand up, fight back.
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56% of people in state prisons have a mental health problem, yet only 26% have received professional help since entering
Prisons & jails are not made to accommodate serious mental health needs, yet law enforcement & courts continue to respond to mental illness like it’s a crime
Prisons & jails are not made to accommodate serious mental health needs, yet law enforcement & courts continue to respond to mental illness like it’s a crime
July 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
56% of people in state prisons have a mental health problem, yet only 26% have received professional help since entering
Prisons & jails are not made to accommodate serious mental health needs, yet law enforcement & courts continue to respond to mental illness like it’s a crime
Prisons & jails are not made to accommodate serious mental health needs, yet law enforcement & courts continue to respond to mental illness like it’s a crime
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🚨Jail expansion vs. decarceration is a matter of life and death.
New data shows that county-level jail incarceration is associated with an increase in deaths generally:
New data shows that county-level jail incarceration is associated with an increase in deaths generally:
July 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🚨Jail expansion vs. decarceration is a matter of life and death.
New data shows that county-level jail incarceration is associated with an increase in deaths generally:
New data shows that county-level jail incarceration is associated with an increase in deaths generally:
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Add your name to support science at NIH — alongside the many Nobel Prize winning signatories 🥇.
I wanted to show support for these brave public servants and to allow others, including the scientific community, to join me. In partnership with @standupforscience.bsky.social, we have a way for you to do that... www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...
Bethesda Declaration — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
Support NIH Staff Now!
www.standupforscience.net
June 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Add your name to support science at NIH — alongside the many Nobel Prize winning signatories 🥇.
“…minors spend up to 23 hours a day in isolation, go without schooling, and in some cases avoid showering…”
Trying teens as adults is harmful and does not make communities safer. It’s time to stop this failed approach. #YouthJustice #RaiseTheAge
Trying teens as adults is harmful and does not make communities safer. It’s time to stop this failed approach. #YouthJustice #RaiseTheAge
Some youth in Maryland spend more than a year in adult jails before seeing their day in court. Without a fix, the state may lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal funding every year.
Maryland fails to protect young inmates in adult jails
Some youth in Maryland spend more than a year in adult jails before seeing their day in court. Without a fix, the state may lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal funding every year.
n.pr
June 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
“…minors spend up to 23 hours a day in isolation, go without schooling, and in some cases avoid showering…”
Trying teens as adults is harmful and does not make communities safer. It’s time to stop this failed approach. #YouthJustice #RaiseTheAge
Trying teens as adults is harmful and does not make communities safer. It’s time to stop this failed approach. #YouthJustice #RaiseTheAge
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Incredible reporting and visualization from
@irenatfh.bsky.social and colleagues at @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
@irenatfh.bsky.social and colleagues at @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Here Are the Nearly 2,500 Medical Research Grants Canceled or Delayed by Trump (Gift Article)
Some cuts have been starkly visible, but the country’s medical grant-making machinery has also radically transformed outside the public eye.
www.nytimes.com
June 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Incredible reporting and visualization from
@irenatfh.bsky.social and colleagues at @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
@irenatfh.bsky.social and colleagues at @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
“…having a loved one in prison or jail is estimated to cost families across the country nearly $350 billion each year — about four times the amount the federal government estimates it costs taxpayers annually to operate the nation's prisons and jails.”
A new report tries to capture the true cost of incarceration to families of people behind bars. It found it costs them around $350 billion every year – almost four times the government's estimate for the cost of incarceration.
Researchers say the true cost of prisons and jails is higher than many realize
A new report tries to capture the true cost of incarceration to families of people behind bars. It found it costs them around $350 billion every year – almost four times the government's estimate for the cost of incarceration.
n.pr
June 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
“…having a loved one in prison or jail is estimated to cost families across the country nearly $350 billion each year — about four times the amount the federal government estimates it costs taxpayers annually to operate the nation's prisons and jails.”
Maintaining contact with family during incarceration is also critical for mental health during re-entry.
psycnet.apa.org/manuscript/2...
Separating families and cutting off contact is cruel, doesn’t make our communities safer, and should not be allowed. #prisonreform #carenotcages
psycnet.apa.org/manuscript/2...
Separating families and cutting off contact is cruel, doesn’t make our communities safer, and should not be allowed. #prisonreform #carenotcages
May 31, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Maintaining contact with family during incarceration is also critical for mental health during re-entry.
psycnet.apa.org/manuscript/2...
Separating families and cutting off contact is cruel, doesn’t make our communities safer, and should not be allowed. #prisonreform #carenotcages
psycnet.apa.org/manuscript/2...
Separating families and cutting off contact is cruel, doesn’t make our communities safer, and should not be allowed. #prisonreform #carenotcages
“…a career in science is not where anyone thought I would end up…”
My @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social guest column for the LI Herald in NY 🧫🧑🔬
www.liherald.com/stories/nih-...
#medsky #psychscisky #edusky @altnih4science.bsky.social @ucsfpsych.bsky.social
My @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social guest column for the LI Herald in NY 🧫🧑🔬
www.liherald.com/stories/nih-...
#medsky #psychscisky #edusky @altnih4science.bsky.social @ucsfpsych.bsky.social
Johanna Folk: We needed science when I was a kid, and we need it now
Federal funding has been vital to the Long Island economy.
Recent executive orders, however, are threatening to disrupt public agencies that fund research, like the NIH.
www.liherald.com
May 31, 2025 at 1:57 PM
“…a career in science is not where anyone thought I would end up…”
My @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social guest column for the LI Herald in NY 🧫🧑🔬
www.liherald.com/stories/nih-...
#medsky #psychscisky #edusky @altnih4science.bsky.social @ucsfpsych.bsky.social
My @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social guest column for the LI Herald in NY 🧫🧑🔬
www.liherald.com/stories/nih-...
#medsky #psychscisky #edusky @altnih4science.bsky.social @ucsfpsych.bsky.social
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The correct answer to Donald Trump threatening to pull your funding if you won't implement his vile anti-trans kids agenda is "fuck off, you don't get to decide California policy for us."
1. California will now give consolation spots to cisgender girls in finals who lose to trans girls.
This comes after a vote by CA's sports authority. Newsom has expressed support for the move.
It is a remarkable capitulation to Trump.
The latest from S. Baum.
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This comes after a vote by CA's sports authority. Newsom has expressed support for the move.
It is a remarkable capitulation to Trump.
The latest from S. Baum.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
CA School Sports Authority Panders to Trump, Offers Consolation Spots to Cis Girls
If a trans girl qualifies for a competition, then a presumed-cis competitor who would not have otherwise made the cut will be granted entry.
www.erininthemorning.com
May 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The correct answer to Donald Trump threatening to pull your funding if you won't implement his vile anti-trans kids agenda is "fuck off, you don't get to decide California policy for us."
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It’s been 5 years since the murder of George Floyd. In the years since, more Americans have questioned the role & practices of police in society.
What does the state of policing look like now? 🧵
What does the state of policing look like now? 🧵
May 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It’s been 5 years since the murder of George Floyd. In the years since, more Americans have questioned the role & practices of police in society.
What does the state of policing look like now? 🧵
What does the state of policing look like now? 🧵
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We’ve bailed out 53 Black mamas and caregivers and raised $233,502 so far.
Thank you for your generosity and trusting in Black-led organizing. 🖤
Let’s free more Black mamas and caregivers!
Thank you for your generosity and trusting in Black-led organizing. 🖤
Let’s free more Black mamas and caregivers!
Happy #MothersDay! We extend our solidarity and fortitude to all the mothers, aunts, grandmothers, caregivers, and those who love them.
Support us as we continue to #FreeBlackMamas who are being held in cages because they can’t afford bail.
bit.ly/freeblackmamas2025
Support us as we continue to #FreeBlackMamas who are being held in cages because they can’t afford bail.
bit.ly/freeblackmamas2025
May 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We’ve bailed out 53 Black mamas and caregivers and raised $233,502 so far.
Thank you for your generosity and trusting in Black-led organizing. 🖤
Let’s free more Black mamas and caregivers!
Thank you for your generosity and trusting in Black-led organizing. 🖤
Let’s free more Black mamas and caregivers!
Pretrial incarceration has catastrophic impacts on families and communities. Join me in supporting @nationalbailout.bsky.social as they bring home Black mamas and caregivers!
Bonus: @benandjerrys.bsky.social will match your donation! #nationalbailout #mothersday
Bonus: @benandjerrys.bsky.social will match your donation! #nationalbailout #mothersday
SUPPORT THE NATIONAL BAIL OUT! For every dollar you donate to @nationalbailout.bsky.social this Mother's Day, we'll match it! Join us in giving the gift of freedom to Black moms and caregivers who can’t afford their bail now: secure.actblue.com/donate/freeb...
May 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Pretrial incarceration has catastrophic impacts on families and communities. Join me in supporting @nationalbailout.bsky.social as they bring home Black mamas and caregivers!
Bonus: @benandjerrys.bsky.social will match your donation! #nationalbailout #mothersday
Bonus: @benandjerrys.bsky.social will match your donation! #nationalbailout #mothersday
Blanket policies like #SB311 that deny housing preferences to transgender people based solely on their conviction histories are inherently discriminatory and should be rejected. Tell legislators to vote NO on this dangerous bill: bit.ly/sac-trans-solidarity
April 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Blanket policies like #SB311 that deny housing preferences to transgender people based solely on their conviction histories are inherently discriminatory and should be rejected. Tell legislators to vote NO on this dangerous bill: bit.ly/sac-trans-solidarity
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“I cannot think of any other time in modern history where grants that have gone through a very, very rigorous peer-review process have been canceled like this” 🎁
San Francisco scientists ‘devastated’ by federal funding cuts for vaccine research
The National Institutes of Health immediately terminated projects investigating vaccine safety during pregnancy and the effectiveness of the shingles vaccine.
www.sfchronicle.com
March 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
“I cannot think of any other time in modern history where grants that have gone through a very, very rigorous peer-review process have been canceled like this” 🎁
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NIH has rescinded its scientific integrity policy. Hard to see this as anything other than clearing the way for shoddy research on things like vaccines. Regardless of the rationale, it's bad news for public health.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-25-080: Rescission of the Final Scientific Integrity Policy of the National Institutes of Health
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Rescission of the Final Scientific Integrity Policy of the National Institutes of Health NOT-OD-25-080. OD
grants.nih.gov
March 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
NIH has rescinded its scientific integrity policy. Hard to see this as anything other than clearing the way for shoddy research on things like vaccines. Regardless of the rationale, it's bad news for public health.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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We have just $3146USD, £1,277.92, and $2516.14CAD to raise before we break even!! So close, so close!
bit.ly/eSimsRUs
#ConnectingGaza
bit.ly/eSimsRUs
#ConnectingGaza
March 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We have just $3146USD, £1,277.92, and $2516.14CAD to raise before we break even!! So close, so close!
bit.ly/eSimsRUs
#ConnectingGaza
bit.ly/eSimsRUs
#ConnectingGaza
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Extremely disappointing & cowardly. The American Psychological Association is rescinding diversity requirements. Not due to any actual mandate from the federal government, but only because it may *someday* face pressure from the government www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/h...
Under Pressure, Psychology Accreditation Board Suspends Diversity Standards
As the Trump administration threatens to strip accrediting bodies of their power, many are scrambling to purge diversity requirements.
www.nytimes.com
March 28, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Extremely disappointing & cowardly. The American Psychological Association is rescinding diversity requirements. Not due to any actual mandate from the federal government, but only because it may *someday* face pressure from the government www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/h...
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No child should ever face a heartless immigration system without a lawyer by their side. Swipe through to learn how to take action.
Take action: tinyurl.com/protect-kids
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ucpwebinar
Support us: immdef.org/donate
Take action: tinyurl.com/protect-kids
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ucpwebinar
Support us: immdef.org/donate
March 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
No child should ever face a heartless immigration system without a lawyer by their side. Swipe through to learn how to take action.
Take action: tinyurl.com/protect-kids
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ucpwebinar
Support us: immdef.org/donate
Take action: tinyurl.com/protect-kids
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ucpwebinar
Support us: immdef.org/donate
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Must read: Mahmoud Khalil speaks out for the first time since his arrest by the Trump administration in an exclusive letter, dictated over the phone to his family, from ICE detention in Louisiana.
March 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Must read: Mahmoud Khalil speaks out for the first time since his arrest by the Trump administration in an exclusive letter, dictated over the phone to his family, from ICE detention in Louisiana.