1. “Although these measures were crafted with the best of intentions, I am concerned that they
inadvertently undermine our efforts to ensure individualized and equal justice, they may
exacerbate unwarranted and unjust disparities that are already far too common in our
criminal justice system and in our society.” – U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder
The Causes of Recidivism
In Our Population
RACIAL BIASES
Risk Assessment
Computer algorithms are used to
assess which inmates are capable
of being released and which are
possible of creating further crimes.
These assessments are done by the
criminal justice system, but have
since been found to contain
biases.
"Black defendants were still 77
percent more likely to be pegged
as at higher risk of committing a
future violent crime and 45 percent
more likely to be predicted to
commit a future crime of any kind."
77%
77% $8.2
In last 3 years, rates of mentally disabled have
tripled in the criminal justice system. With suicide at
77%, abuse by criminal justice plays a roll as they
endure daily stress interacting with high rates of
patients with schizophrenia. During a 6 month
period, some systems have spent up to $8.2 million
in overtime and staffing.
Mentally Ill Suicide Rates A 2011 survey of state
prison systems showed
that of the 1,382,418
inmates, 15% of them
had a serious mental
illness. In 2012, 20%
were in county and
city jails.
15%
Biology's Roll in an Individual’s Ability to
Commit Violent and Recurring Crimes
Many who have committed multiple crimes have anti-social behavior.
The low levels of nutrition they received as children are something that
Criminologist, Adriane Raine believes has long lasting effects on the
mental development of these individuals. At the same time, lack of
love is another issue that plays out, causing issues with recidivism.
LOW RESTING
HEART RATE
SEEKING OF
STIMULI
VANDALISM AND
GANG BEHARIOS
Sources:
https://www.propublica.org/article/machine-bias-risk-assessments-in-criminal-sentencing
Created by:
Wendi Thumudo
06/21/2016
http://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/problem/consequences-of-non-treatment/2580
http://www.npr.org/2013/05/01/180096559/criminologist-believes-violent-behavior-is-biological