Number of young African American women in prison increases
Number of young African American women in prison increases
Here’s a lesser-known red flag in the black community: the fastest growing incarcerated population in the country is African American girls and young women. What does not seem to be rising however, is the number of black girls who are actually committing crimes.
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http://aareports.com/2011/03/number-of-you...
Here’s a lesser-known red flag in the black community: the fastest growing incarcerated population in the country is African American girls and young women. What does not seem to be rising however, is the number of black girls who are actually committing crimes.
Read more:
http://aareports.com/2011/03/number-of-you...
Wow I had no idea that there was an increase in incarceration rates amongst young Black girls. Hopefully we can come together to find a real solution to prevent the continued jailing of young Black females.