Research

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Well known author, teacher and activist Clint Smith talks to the CFSY about racial inequity, mass incarceration and extreme sentencing of youth in the United States.

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The ACLU submitted testimony to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights about racial disparities in sentencing, and reported that disparities are highest among those sentenced to juvenile life without parole. Although Blacks make up approximately 13% of the overall population, more than 56% of those given JLWOP are Black (and there is evidence this percentage has increased in recent years).

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Provides summary of the Supreme Court’s key decisions on juvenile life without parole and key statistics about the rates of Black children given JLWOP, compared to their White counterparts.

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Data demonstrates severe racial disparities in the arrest and sentencing of youth; in at least 10 states black youth arrested for murder are significantly more likely to be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole than white youth arrested for the same crime.

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The Society for Human Resource Management provides a summary of the pertinent issues related to fair chance hiring including, statistics; the importance of nature-time-nature (nature of offense, time passed since offense, and nature of job) assessments; and how the employment climate in the U.S. is changing to be more conducive to hiring formerly incarcerated individuals.

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A report by the Trone Center for Justice & Equality provides examples of successful efforts by corporations and government leaders to promote fair chance policies for people with criminal histories, and provides a roadmap for businesses seeking to create and sustain fair chance policies, including “banning the box,” or removing criminal history questions from job applications.

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Summary of a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation event, highlighting the internal hurdles, including perceptions, that can be overcome when committing to fair chance hiring.

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Sean Pica shares his journey to prison and from prison to education, including a bachelor’s and two master’s degrees.

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Perry Cline went from prison to a master’s degree in social work.

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All ICAN members are leaders, making a positive difference in their communities and nationally. Here we spotlight a handful of these extraordinary individuals, who are working in a range of fields, realizing their dreams.

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99% of those who have come home to Philadelphia after serving juvenile life without parole do not recidivate.

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Work reduces recidivism, and the sooner people are employed after leaving prison, the less likely they will commit future crimes resulting in further prison time.

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A visually appealing infographic providing general statistics on the connection between being incarcerated, employment, recidivism, employment and income.

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This new report by the Brennan Center for Justice demonstrates that involvement with the criminal justice system can depress wages for the entirety of a career. Black and Latino Americans suffer these consequences most acutely, and the effects worsen for those convicted and imprisoned early in life.

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Depiction of the long-term economic effects of criminal justice involvement, particularly for people of color.

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Infographic depicting the connection between unemployment, recidivism, and the national GDP.

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Despite wanting to work, almost 30% of formerly incarcerated people are unemployed; higher than the total U.S. unemployment rate during any previous period, including the Great Depression. This perpetual labor market punishment creates a counterproductive system of release and poverty, hurting everyone involved: employers, taxpayers, and formerly incarcerated people looking to break the cycle. This article provides key policy solutions.

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Emerging evidence suggests that negative health consequences of incarceration are felt not only by those who have experienced it but also by their families and communities.

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U.S. study during a period of high unemployment found unemployed participants had significantly worse perceived mental health profiles, were less likely to seek or have access to medical care compared to employed participants.

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Members of the business community, faith community, and criminal justice reform researchers support efforts to expand eligibility for expungement of criminal records.