In my previous blog, I discussed reasons for the high incarceration rate in the United States. These reasons include high prosecution of drug crimes, repeat offenders, prosecuting minors, and excessive prison sentences (often because of drug-related crimes). I also pointed out how this mass incarceration disproportionately affects young black men, which is likely because of […]
Tag: Long prison sentences
The United States has the largest prison population in the world, according to various news sources. Many people look at this statistic and wonder how that could possibly be. Why are so many people, usually men, put into prison and for what? Both sides of the aisle have begun to examine this issue and agree […]
