INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY (IJHSA)
THE EFFECT OF DISPROPORTIONATE SENTENCING
E-ISSN: 5733-6783
P-ISSN: 5532-7563
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/46
There is a need to reform the Criminal Justice System about disparities in sentencing, for persons of certain demographics and cultural backgrounds who may receive longer and harsher sentences, for criminal convictions as opposed to their demographical counterparts. The problem of sentencing disparities continually affects the individual after sentencing, by restricting the livelihood of that individual. The individual is at substantial risk of recidivism, the inability to become a productive citizen through educational and employment opportunities, restricted voting rights and disenfranchisement. The effects of the disparities are particularly important about restricted voting rights and disenfranchisement as the individual cannot participate in the Democratic process and choose political leadership for representation for the demographics of persons affected by extreme ideologies which influence the choices in housing, education and employment opportunities.
Phillip Neely, PhD & Joseph P. Cillo, J.D.
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