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1 results foundAuthor: Eichler, Thomas P. Title: Race and Incarceration in Delaware: A Preliminary Consideration Summary: Delaware has one of the highest incarceration rates of any state, in a nation with the world’s highest incarceration rate. However, even more disturbing is that Blacks, who are 20 % of the general population in Delaware, are disproportionately represented between those being arrested and jailed, particularly for drug offenses. Analysis of available data indicates that Blacks are being funneled into Delaware’s prisons far beyond any explanation that can be made from either rates of arrest or illicit drug use. Consider the following facts: Prison sentences: · Whites are 56% of those arrested, · But Blacks are 64% of those sentenced to a jail or prison term. Drug use: · Whites are an estimated 73% of those using illicit drugs, · But Blacks are 86% of those doing time for drug charges. Drug Treatment: · Whites are 59% of the admissions to the State’s community drug treatment programs; · But Blacks are a majority of those getting drug treatment in prison. When you look at Delaware’s prison census, you will see that Blacks comprise almost two-thirds of the prison population and are 86.8% of those incarcerated for drug offenses. In fact, Blacks account for two-thirds of the 344% increase in Delaware’s prison capacity over 20 years. From the data, we can derive a disturbing conclusion: White offenders enjoy a revolving door back to the community compared to Black offenders, who are disproportionately sent to prison. Unequal risk of incarceration As this report delineates, the risk of a White arrestee being sentenced to incarceration is only 40 % of the risk that a Black arrestee faces. Further, among arrestees on drug charges, the chance that a White drug offender will be sentenced to a prison term (one year or more) is only 21% of that faced by Black arrestees. Three Significant Findings This report presents three significant findings based on the data. 1. Blacks in Delaware are disproportionately represented in Delaware’s criminal justice system versus their representation in the population at large. 2. As Delaware expanded its use of incarceration for drug offenses, Blacks have borne the brunt of the increase. 3. While the reasons for Black disproportionate representation in the DOC census are complex, several indicators raise questions about possible disparate consequences for illicit activity. These facts set off many alarms ranging from questions about the quality of justice for Blacks to the effectiveness of public safety regarding White offenders. While more needs to be done to analyze the reasons for these disparities, some effective remedial steps can be taken now. Details: Wilmington, DE: Delaware Center for Justice and Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, 2005p. 28p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed September 29, 2011 at: http://www.prisonpolicy.org/scans/RaceIncarceration.pdf Year: 2005 Country: United States URL: http://www.prisonpolicy.org/scans/RaceIncarceration.pdf Shelf Number: 122958 Keywords: Incarceration Rates (Delware)MinoritiesRace and CrimeRacial Disparities |