30 years for low-level nonviolent offense- still happening today?
While large funding streams are being directed to reduce recidivism for the most violent criminals, others continue to be incarcerated for most of their lives for low-level nonviolent offenses, feeding the tide of mass incarceration. The Texas Advocates for Justice is seeking to assist RT. Many are wondering if there there is a racial bias connection that continues to plague the system?
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Mauer, M. (2016). Race to incarcerate: The causes and consequences of mass incarceration. Roger Williams UL Rev., 21, 447.
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