Tuesday, February 4

Read this article

Prison Policy Initiative: Massachusetts Profile

Pay special attention to Figure 4 (MA rates of incarceration compared to founding NATO countries), Figure 5 (Racial disparities in MA prison and jail incarceration rates), and Figure 6 (Comparing MA’s resident and incarcerated populations)

•

Review this figure

“How much higher are Black incarceration rates than white?”

Look for the data point for Massachusetts. Compare it with other states. What stands out to you?