Mass Incarceration, Visualized
The Atlantic・2 minutes read
The incarceration rate in the US is at a historic high, with African American men facing a 70% chance of serving time in prison if they drop out of high school, leading to negative effects on children and perpetuating a cycle of imprisonment for marginalized groups.
Insights
- The incarceration rate in the United States has significantly increased over time, particularly affecting African American men with lower levels of education, leading to a cycle of imprisonment that disproportionately impacts historically marginalized groups.
- Approximately 1.2 million African American children have a parent who is incarcerated, resulting in adverse effects on academic performance, behavior, and mental health, with boys experiencing more significant impacts than girls.
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Recent questions
What is the incarceration rate in the US?
High
Who is most affected by incarceration in the US?
African American men
How does parental incarceration impact children?
Negatively
Are boys or girls more affected by parental incarceration?
Boys
What has the focus on incarceration led to in the US?
Cycle of imprisonment
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