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Race, Incarceration Or Diversion? This study tested whether the racial or ethnic identity of an offender influences perceptions of post-conviction risk, placement (incarceration vs. community supervision), and need for mandated treatment. The offender’s racial/ethnic did not impact ratings of reoffence risk or placement decisions; however, the Black offender was more likely to be mandated with treatment. Participants exposed to risk information proffered by an expert more often calibrated their risk decisions to the offender’s actual risk level. For more on Police Science, subscribe to the free Police Science Dr email list on www.PoliceScienceDr.com   #PoliceScience #Diversion #RiskAssessment

Five years ago, a 6-year-old Black girl named Kaia Rolle was arrested in Orlando, FL, for having a tantrum in school. The viral bodycam video of her sobbing while being escorted to a police car forced questions about how we treat children caught up in the criminal legal system. Kaia deserved better then, just as Floridian children deserve better now. This latest installment of "Only Young Once" - SPLC's research on youth incarceration in the Deep South - focuses on Florida and how we can change policy to emphasize rehabilitation over punishment. It finds a correlation between employing law enforcement in schools and school arrest rates, an increase in the practice of involuntary detainment for mental health evaluation, and that Florida is a national leader in holding children in adult facilities. As the paper states, "We should not build policy on the premise that discipline methods often problematic for adults are ever appropriate for the youngest in our community." All children deserve their childhood. https://lnkd.in/g5e_WSVR

As we commemorate Juneteenth, it's essential to reflect on the systemic issues affecting Black communities across the United States. One pressing issue is the racial disparity in drug-related arrests and incarcerations.  Source: New Frontier Data #EndRacialDisparity #DrugPolicyReform #CriminalJusticeReform #SocialJustice

On Juneteenth, we commemorate a monumental step towards making our nation's founding ideals of equality and justice a reality for all. This historic day reminds us of the immense progress our country has made in advancing civil rights and racial equity. Yet it also underscores how much further we still have to go. Our criminal justice system is full of glaring racial disparities and discrimination at every stage - in policing, sentencing, and incarceration. We see this disparity reflected in the clients we serve every day. We celebrate the hard-won victories of the past while committing ourselves to building a world of dignity, opportunity, and respect for all people. The journey is ongoing, but we embrace it together. #juneteenth #justicetech #offtherecord

Let's Break the Cycle Alternative Sentencing & Reentry Solutions is calling on everyone to be an ally in the fight to abolish life sentences for adolescents. History teaches us that even well-intentioned movements can have unintended consequences. The 13th Amendment, while abolishing slavery, included a loophole for those "lawfully convicted." This has led to mass incarceration, disproportionately affecting Black Americans. Today, the U.S. has the highest rate of incarceration in the world, and many of these individuals were sentenced as youth. Let's learn from the past and demand a future where young people have a chance to redeem themselves and contribute to society. #Abolition #CriminalJusticeReform #SecondChances #YouthJustice

Why are students of color punished more harshly in schools? We explore how unequal discipline impacts Black and other minority students, contributing to higher incarceration rates. Read our latest article to learn more about this important issue. We would love to hear your thoughts. https://lnkd.in/e8WXMMV2 #DisciplineDivide #SchoolToPrisonPipeline #RacialDisparities #StudentJustice #EqualityInEducation

What could California look like if we invested in girls and gender-expansive youth’s freedom instead of their incarceration? For decades, directly impacted young people have shined a light on solutions that can help transform communities and end incarceration. These solutions target the root causes of incarceration and the structural inequities that criminalize girls and gender-expansive youth, particularly those of color. Read Vera Institute of Justice Young Women's Freedom Center's new report to learn more about how we can end girls' incarceration in California: https://lnkd.in/gxtiTfgt

Breaking the cycle of incarceration requires more than punishment—it takes opportunity, accountability, and real investment in people. Michael “Harry-O” Harris shares how programs that focus on education and skill-building are key to helping justice-impacted individuals successfully reenter society. Speaking with @Ryan D Leaf, he discusses why his support for Nathan Hochman of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is rooted in the need for balanced leadership—leadership that ensures accountability while also providing second chances. Without marketable skills and opportunities, many returning citizens are left with no real options for success. #TheLastMile #TheLastMileRadio #MichaelHarris #NathanHochman #CriminalJusticeReform

NO SLAVERY. NO EXCEPTIONS. Slavery is an evil that has loomed over our nation since its founding. Passed in 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is celebrated for abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude. However, to the surprise of many, the 13th Amendment includes an exception clause that has been understood throughout history to allow slavery and involuntary servitude to be used as punishment for crime. During Reconstruction, this understanding encouraged the criminalization, incarceration, and re-enslavement of Black people. Still today, more than 150 years later, people who are incarcerated and detained across our country are disproportionately Black and brown and forced to work for pennies an hour to no pay at all under the threat of additional punitive measures, such as the loss of family visits and solitary confinement. It’s time to unequivocally make the evils of slavery and involuntary servitude history, once and for all. We must pass the Abolition Amendment — sponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) and Representative Nikema Williams (GA-05) — to end the exception!