Race, Ethnicity & Corrections Chapter Thirteen
Race & Ethnicity: The difference
Sentencing Disparities Example:
Sentencing Guidelines Intended to minimize sentencing disparities
Felony Sentencing Black overrepresentation White overrepresentation
Drug Offenses The crack/cocaine disparity
Drug Offenses (continued) Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 Omnibus Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988
Explaining Disproportionate Minority Confinement Numerous explanations A few:
Illegal Immigration Overrepresentation of Hispanics 1999 – 1.7 million illegals apprehended
Race, Ethnicity, and Prison Life End of 2002
Inmate & Staff Relations Inmate-Inmate Relations Inmate-Staff Relations
Riots & Disturbances Racial tension has and can lead to riots.
The Death Penalty Controversial in general