what can the church do to reduce mass incarceration rates of minorities?
There is a correlation between poverty and race and incarceration. There are yawning disparities in many cities between how white teens are disciplined by school infractions and how black and Latino and Native American teens, especially, are disciplined for the same infractions. Mandatory, lengthy and disparate sentences; disparities in arrests, convictions, and sentences; racial profiling and racial bias in policing; politicians' exploitation of fears about crime and public safety to advance their political career; the privatization of prisons and need to fill prison beds; poverty and the lack of opportunities have all contributed to this social catastrophe. But people of faith are called to seek a fairer system. By going into prisons and jails for Bible studies, prayer meetings, and one-to-one support with inmates.By opening their church doors to ex-offenders and their families and offering job training, Narcotics/Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, GED classes, and support for children of incarcerated families. Christian educators and other laity in leadership: Use books, study guides, and video resources from the list provided with this series. Invite local law enforcement officials, human rights’ and ex-offender advocacy groups to present to small groups in your congregations, your parish or your district.
what can the church do to reduce mass incarceration rates of minorities?
What do the metrics indicate in terms of Social cohesion and Incarceration in India?
What strategies can we use in the implementation of a program to reduce std rates
What historical trend in the participation of women and minorities in engineering do you find most promising? State what it is (1-2 sentences) and describe two or three reasons it has happened (2-5 sentences). Then state what historical trend in the participation of women and minorities in engineering you find most discouraging (1-2 sentences). Describe two or three reasons for the trend, and identify one measure you think that would help improve the situation (2-5 sentences). Cite evidence from the...
what can the Indian government do to reduce/prevent birth defects?
What do you think of when you hear the word Church? *This is for a religious class
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, putting more people per capita behind bars than any other nation. What factors, do you think, have led to such high rates of formal social control? Are programs such as mandatory minimum sentences and “three strikes” laws likely to lower crime rates? What are the racial, ethnic, class, and gendered implications of this nation’s strict sentencing norms?
What do you know about the relationship between Church and State in England in 1150?
Some states incarcerate delinquent child support obligors. Do you think that incarceration is an effective method of enforcement for a parent that doesn't pay court appointed child support? Why or why not? What types of punishment do you think are most effective for parents that do not pay child support?
A research group conducted a survey about church attendance. The survey respondents were asked about their church attendance and asked to indicate their age. Church Attendance Age 20 to 29 30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 Yes 27 59 90 68 No 73 91 110 82 Use the sample data to determine whether church attendance is independent of age. Use a 0.05 level of significance. State the null and alternative hypotheses. H0: Church attendance is not independent...
A research group conducted a survey about church attendance. The survey respondents were asked about their church attendance and asked to indicate their age. Church Attendance Age 20 to 29 30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 Yes 32 64 95 73 No 68 86 105 77 Use the sample data to determine whether church attendance is independent of age. Use a 0.05 level of significance. A.State the null and alternative hypotheses. H0: Church attendance is independent of...