Bruce Western throwing out a steady stream of jaw-dropping stats at #SmartOnCrime highlighting the inextricable links between our broken CJ system, poverty & racial inequality.
This one spurred audible gasps:
*Two-thirds* of black men w/o HS degrees have now been to prison.
This one spurred audible gasps:
*Two-thirds* of black men w/o HS degrees have now been to prison.
Another inextricable link that doesn't get nearly enough attention: health & disability.
"The deepest material hardship in the year after being released from prison is suffered by those in poor health."
#SmartOnCrime
"The deepest material hardship in the year after being released from prison is suffered by those in poor health."
#SmartOnCrime
Not mentioned but vital to remember: People with disabilities are also far more likely to be swept up into the CJ system in the first place.
People behind bars in prisons and jails are 3 to 4 times more likely to have a disability than the general population.
#SmartOnCrime
People behind bars in prisons and jails are 3 to 4 times more likely to have a disability than the general population.
#SmartOnCrime
More on how we're warehousing PWD behind bars --->
americanprogress.org/issues/crimina…
(excited for the #SmartOnCrime session on this later today feat. my sister @RebeccaCokley!
americanprogress.org/issues/crimina…
(excited for the #SmartOnCrime session on this later today feat. my sister @RebeccaCokley!
