Join us to discuss the topic of Race & Incarceration.  

The U.S. has the highest incarceration rate in the world. Between 1970-2005, the U.S. population grew by 44% while the prison population grew by a staggering 700%. People of color represent over 60% of state prison populations. Multiple studies of these racial disparities identify three recurrent explanations: policies and practices that drive disparity; the role of bias and stereotypes in decision-making; and structural disadvantages in communities of color which are associated with high rates of offending and arrest (Source: https://livingroomconversations.org/topics/race_and_incarceration/)  

We will be using the Living Room Conversation format for this meeting. Living Room Conversations are a conversational bridge across issues that divide and separate us. They provide an easy structure for engaging in friendly yet meaningful conversation with those with whom we may not agree. These conversations increase understanding, reveal common ground, and sometimes even allow us to discuss possible solutions. (https://www.livingroomconversations.org/)

This program is part of the Norfolk Community Read series.