Racializing Three Strikes

Key Points

• Significant racial disparities impact outcomes related to the Three Strikes Law, highlighting systemic biases within the legal framework.
• The analysis shows that Black individuals are disproportionately affected by recidivism rates linked to the Three Strikes Law.
• Using statistical methods, the research explores the connections between race and incarceration trajectories.
• Calls for reform in the criminal justice system are emphasized, suggesting that current policies perpetuate inequality.