The Big Picture Gun violence in the United States is a complex issue, particularly in urban areas where young African American men are disproportionately…
The Big Picture Racial bias and discrimination in the criminal justice system have been under the spotlight, especially with the controversial deaths of minorities…
RACIAL INEQUITY IN HARRIS COUNTY’S PRETRIAL SYSTEM Back to Reports Problem Racial minorities are overrepresented in Harris County’s pretrial jail population. Black defendants…
This study examines behavioral characteristics and systematic responses that underlie the state of racial/ethnic disparities in the Harris County jail system.