The collateral consequences of a criminal conviction often amount to a lifelong disadvantage, particularly for African Americans. According to the Sentencing Project, in 2010, one in three (33%) African American adult men had a felony conviction on their record, compared to 13% of all adult men.
The Sentencing Project Unveils Final Report in ‘One in Five’ Series Reveals Mass Incarceration’s Role in Deepening Inequality and Harming Public Safety
