what role does race, ethnicity and culture play in the US criminal justice system? the cultural attitude toward the proper role of racial, ethnic and religious identity has undergone significant changes in the criminal justice system in the 20 and 21st century

Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

Stevenson alternates chapters about Walter with his personal reflections on our country’s history with racial disparity and issues around incarceration. Stevenson highlights other groups of vulnerable people who have been victimized by the criminal justice system and shares the stories of the prisoners he has helped over the years. The book also follows the growth of Stevenson’s nonprofit law project, the Alabama-based Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), through its expansion from focusing on death row prisoners to helping people sentenced to life without parole. Stevenson chronicles how EJI becomes a significant force in criminal justice reform.

what role does race, ethnicity and culture play in the US criminal justice system?

the cultural attitude toward the proper role of racial, ethnic and religious identity has undergone significant changes in the criminal justice system in the 20 and 21st century