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So that’s less than 1/2 percent of the population. Even if you are correct, that’s not enough to say that one group is over-incarcerated.If some groups are treated more harshly in sentencing then other groups, that will result in disparities ...
From ... https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/208129.pdf
Results: Eighty-five studies meeting our stated eligibility criteria were located. Analysis of these data reveal that, after taking into account defendant criminal history and current offense seriousness, African-Americans and Latinos were generally sentenced more harshly than whites.
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Conclusions: Overall, these findings call into question the so-called “no discrimination thesis.” These findings suggest that policy-makers need to re-evaluate sentencing practices, especially in regards to drug offenses and the decision to incarcerate.
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