What policy recommendations or changes to existing policies

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Part I

Question: Based on what you have learned throughout the semester in this course, how prevalent is racial/ethnic discrimination in the criminal justice system?

Systemic - prevalent at all stages, at all times, in all places
Institutionalized - prevalent in the form of race-neutral factors such as social class, prior criminal record, and/or offense seriousness
Contextual - discrimination is prevalent in certain circumstances or contexts
Individual acts of discrimination - discrimination is the product of acts of specific individuals, but not agencies or the system as a whole
Pure justice - there is no racial or ethnic discrimination in the justice system

Explain the reasoning for your answer (provide examples if relevant).

Part II

Question:Given that racial disparities in the criminal justice system persist, what policy recommendations or changes to existing policies would you recommend to help eliminate disparities at each of the following points in the system? Please provide a brief rationale for the reforms you identify in each section.

Legislation/laws
Policing
Courts and sentencing
Corrections and reentry

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