; Whereas incarcerated people are commonly confined to spaces where they are exposed to mold, asbestos, and pests; Whereas the diets of incarcerated people are regularly below standards requisite for good health; Whereas food safety standards and preparation guidelines are not uniformly enforced and followed in carceral facilities; Whereas the constant noise and artificial light that is common in prison environments can act as a form of torture that induces progressively severe mental stress and anxiety; Whereas incarcerated people with little or no access to natural light are more likely to be depressed and engage in harmful behavior that can extend the duration of their incarceration; Whereas conditions of incarceration should be conducive to rehabilitation; Whereas the cumulative and chronic health impacts of incarceration can transform short sentences into long-term or lifelong punishment; and Whereas many incarcerated people endure conditions that are cruel, inhumane, unsafe, and not conducive to rehabilitative justice: Now, therefore, be it