EXPLORE

EDUCATE

Learn more by reading one or more of the books listed below: * The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander* Zek by Arthur Longworth* Incarceration in Black and White by Chris� Griffin* The American Psychosis by E. Fuller Torrey* From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime by Elizabeth Hinton * Crazy by Pete Early* Evicted by Ma�hew Desmond* The First Civil Right by Naomi Murakawa

Consider hos�ng a movie night to watch 13th available on Ne�lix. Use the ques�ons below to get the conversa�on started:* How did you feel a�er viewing 13th? What message did you take away from the film?* How does 13th characterize our criminal jus�ce system and poli�cal ins�tu�ons? * How do you think media/pop culture representa�ons of people of color have contributed to the climate of fear and anxiety? * Were you surprised to learn about the racial underpinnings of previous criminaljus�ce legisla�on? Why or why not?

WATCH & DISCUSS

SHARE

Use these talking points when helping inform others in your social circle:* Mass incarcera�on is a self-perpetua�ng ecosystem. It is a dis�nctlyAmerican phenomenon of extreme rates of incarcera�on, concentrated in poor communi�es of color. * Mass incarcera�on exists in an environment that does not need externalac�on, and it is capable of self-correc�on to preserve itself. * Children whose parents have been or are incarcerated are more likelyto experience poorer health and educa�on outcomes.* The U.S. has the highest incarcera�on rate of any country in the world, andits incarcera�on rate has more than quadrupled since 1970.

ACT

Consider taking one of the suggested ac�ons below:* Volunteer with an organiza�on listed on the Criminal Jus�ce Resource Ecosystem Map.* Donate to an organiza�on listed on the Criminal Jus�ce Resource Ecosystem Map.* Host a presenta�on for an organiza�on or group you are involved with such as a a church, professional associa�on, etc.* Subscribe to The Marshall Project to stay up to date with criminal jus�ce related ar�cles.

Visit h�p://clarkfoxstl.com today to interact with our maps online:

* The St. Louis Region Criminal Jus�ce Resource Ecosystem Map lists organiza�ons working on these issues on a local level. Learn more about them and visit their websites. * The Impact of Mass Incarcera�on map explains each arrow of rela�onship in-depth and provides addi�onal ar�cles and sources to back up the arrows. Learn more about the inter-connectedness of the Mass Incarcera�on ecosystem here. * A copy of today’s presenta�on is available under “Publica�ons”.

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