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Native America Calling: The over-incarceration of Native Americans
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The over-incarceration of Native Americans
The research on the over-representation of Native Americans behind bars is long and vast.
But a new report shows numbers that exceed what we’ve seen in the past: Native people are incarcerated at a rate 38 times the national average, and are held in proportions higher than any other ethnic group in at least 19 states.
The report also suggests tribes and tribal courts are part of the problem and could be part of the solution.A new @safety_justice report highlights that Native people are disproportionately incarcerated in the U.S. A recommendation to address this disparity is providing funding for tribally-based public defenders to represent the clients in their communities. https://t.co/sQYdL9VyWl
— Safety and Justice (@safety_justice) January 24, 2023
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