Really helpful article John. While outside of the subject matter, it is important to note that perceptions of crime are shaped, in part, by the media and politicians (maybe more of question?). Many of the regressive and racists policies that created mass incarceration were initiated in the late 1960s -1970s. Even as crime has declined we have struggled to make significant headway in reversing these policies.
Really helpful article John. While outside of the subject matter, it is important to note that perceptions of crime are shaped, in part, by the media and politicians (maybe more of question?). Many of the regressive and racists policies that created mass incarceration were initiated in the late 1960s -1970s. Even as crime has declined we have struggled to make significant headway in reversing these policies.