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2.4 million people imprisoned in the U.S., more than any other country. $ 68 billion dollars spent annually on correctional facilities. 2.7 million children currently have at least one parent incarcerated. U.S. prison population increased by 500 percent in 30 years. 1986 2016 Why? 1 3 African-American men in 1 17 in White men have a chance of going to prison during their lives. JOIN US IN STUDYING THE NEW JIM CROW Location: Time: mcc.org

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Page 1: The New Jim Crow Project - Mennonite Central Committee€¦ · The New Jim Crow Project Author: Mennonite Central Committee U.S. Subject: A study project for small groups to read

2.4 millionpeople imprisoned in the U.S., more than any other country.

$68 billion dollars spent annually on correctional facilities.

2.7 million children currently have at least one parent incarcerated.

U.S. prison population increased by 500 percent in 30 years.

1986

2016

Why?

1 3 African-American menin

1 17in White menhave a chance of going to prison during their lives.

JOIN US IN STUDYING THE NEW JIM CROW

Location:

Time: mcc.org