Rethinking Rural Recidivism: System Navigation Problems and the Myth of the Revolving Door
Publication Date
6-21-2020
Abstract
Mass incarceration has increasingly become a rural phenomenon. Watch as our guests discuss their research about jails in rural Washington State. Dr. Jennifer Schwartz and Dr. Jennifer Sherman challenge the popular perception of jails as "revolving doors" for people who are addicted to drugs or convicted of violent felonies. Their research shows that a large proportion of people are in rural jails for missing court dates, noncompliance with release conditions, unpaid fines, driving with a suspended license, and other minor offenses.
Document Type
Streaming Video
Disciplines
Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Criminology and Criminal Justice | Law | Law and Society | Public Policy | Social Justice
Part Of
STAR Justice Series
Publisher
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center
