Race and the American Criminal Justice System
2009-07-25T19:01:35-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/167/287363-m.jpgThe panelists explored whether the American justice system is flawed, and talked about why there is a disproportionate number of black men in prison. Topics included what the justice system does well, victims' rights, mandatory sentencing, rehabilitation, and programs for children. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Linda Wertheimer moderated.
This was a program of the “Justice and Society” track of the Aspen Ideas Festival, which was presented by the Aspen Institute and The Atlantic magazine.
This was a program of the “Justice and Society” track of the Aspen Ideas Festival, which was presented by the Aspen Institute and The Atlantic magazine.
The panelists explored whether the American justice system is flawed, and talked about why there is a disproportionate number of black men in prison.… read more
The panelists explored whether the American justice system is flawed, and talked about why there is a disproportionate number of black men in prison. Topics included what the justice system does well, victims' rights, mandatory sentencing, rehabilitation, and programs for children. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Linda Wertheimer moderated.
This was a program of the “Justice and Society” track of the Aspen Ideas Festival, which was presented by the Aspen Institute and The Atlantic magazine. close
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