For example, as discussed by Alexander and Gyamerah, the mandatory minimum sentence for crack cocaine is much more severe than that for powder cocaine. This poses a greater threat to Blacks than to Whites. Likewise, the 3 Strikes Law, which significantly increases the severity of the punishment at the 3rd offense, is more threatening to people of lower class because such individuals are more likely to be caught for their actions due to higher police surveillance. One of main challenges that parolees face in their attempts to stay out of prison is recidivism – getting arrested again and sent back to prison. This challenge arises from a number of other challenges including the difficulty of finding housing, findings jobs and the strict conditions of parole. Additionally, there is very little support for the parolees. In terms of political support, criminal disenfranchisement, as discussed by Uggen et al., further marginalizes people who are already marginalized and keeps them from being able to make their voices heard. Thus, they are unable to integrate into the
For example, as discussed by Alexander and Gyamerah, the mandatory minimum sentence for crack cocaine is much more severe than that for powder cocaine. This poses a greater threat to Blacks than to Whites. Likewise, the 3 Strikes Law, which significantly increases the severity of the punishment at the 3rd offense, is more threatening to people of lower class because such individuals are more likely to be caught for their actions due to higher police surveillance. One of main challenges that parolees face in their attempts to stay out of prison is recidivism – getting arrested again and sent back to prison. This challenge arises from a number of other challenges including the difficulty of finding housing, findings jobs and the strict conditions of parole. Additionally, there is very little support for the parolees. In terms of political support, criminal disenfranchisement, as discussed by Uggen et al., further marginalizes people who are already marginalized and keeps them from being able to make their voices heard. Thus, they are unable to integrate into the