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Jails and Jail Administration

Question 4 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

African-Americans account for an estimated 14 percent of all drug users. What percentage of those incarcerated for drug-related crimes are black?

Answer
A
14 percent
B
37 percent
C
50 percent
D
28 percent

Explanation

The figure for people incarcerated for drug-related crimes is 37 percent. That is much higher than African-Americans’ estimated 14 percent share of all drug users, showing a disparity in incarceration rates.

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