Causes of MASS INCARCERATION:

Biased laws and policies: Laws and policies can disproportionately impact communities of color.

Biased decision-making: Bias in the criminal legal system can lead to unequal treatment of people.

Socioeconomic status: People with low incomes, who are often people of color, are more likely to be disadvantaged by criminal laws and policies.

Effects of MASS INCARCERATION:

Direct consequences Mass incarceration removes people from society, which can have direct implications for inequality. 

Indirect consequences Mass incarceration can have indirect effects on families, communities, and children. 

Economic consequences Mass incarceration can have a lasting economic impact on people who have been convicted or imprisoned. 

Solutions to MASS INCARCERATION

Addressing the bias that exists in the criminal legal system

Changing laws and policies to reduce the disproportionate impact on communities of color 

Giving people a second chance after they have been convicted or imprisoned