WEEK 3: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM
TODAY'S CHALLENGE:
INCARCERATION IN VIRGINIA
The Commonwealth of Virginia has an incarceration rate of 779 per 100,000 people, meaning that it locks up a higher percentage of its residents than many other states. Today we will take a deep dive into the multitude of policies that keep Virginians tied up in the criminal justice system at an alarming rate. From pre-trial holdings to probation, and disturbing occurrences within the juvenile system, the Commonwealth has a serious criminal justice issue that needs to be addressed.
WE CHALLENGE YOU TO TAKE...