Incarceration and Inequity

This chapter examines the alarming incarceration rates in America, particularly the disproportionate impact on Black individuals and impoverished communities. It discusses the financial burdens of the cash bail system, the challenges posed by COVID-19 in correctional facilities, and the injustices faced by those unable to afford bail. By highlighting systemic flaws and advocating for reform, the chapter calls for awareness and action against the injustices of the criminal justice system.