Racial and ethnic disparities: explain ways in which public policies are linked to racial and ethnic disparities within the criminal justice system.

Racial and ethnic disparities

  1. Analyze how laws are applied or created based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, and social class.
  2. Describe factors contributing to racial and ethnic disparities within the criminal justice system.
  3. Assess the impact that institutional discrimination within the justice system has had on minorities and minority communities.
  4. Explain ways in which public policies are linked to racial and ethnic disparities within the criminal justice system.
  5. Describe policy strategies for reducing institutional discrimination.