University of Arkansas — State and Local Issues — Galsworthy Criminal Justice Reform Program

State and Local Issues

Because 90% of all prisoners in the United States are in state facilities, the work that states are doing to reduce their prison populations is crucial. Attempting to end mass incarceration necessitates realizing this is a situation requiring not one national solution, but fifty state solutions. Below are current state solutions that could be effectively modeled by other states for meaningful reform.

Arkansas Committee to Examine State's Incarceration Practices, Policies

"The committee will examine the state's growing prison population and the disproportionately high incarceration rate of individuals of color, relative to the general population. The committee will consider state and local policies and practices, which may contribute to the disparities. The committee members will also seek alternative policies and practices with the demonstrated potential to address such concerns."

University of Arkansas

September 5, 2018

Mass Incarceration, State ReformsPhillip ReevesSeptember 5, 2018University of Arkansas, Arkansas

State and Local Issues

Galsworthy CJR Program

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