Who has the growth of the penal system affected the most?
A. college educated
B. suburban communities
C. upper-class families
D. poorer communities

The growth of the penal system has most adversely affected poorer communities, primarily due to economic disparities, systemic inequalities, and the disruption of family and community structures. Policies like the war on drugs increase incarceration rates in these areas, exacerbating cycles of poverty. Overall, the negative impacts of mass incarceration are highly concentrated in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
;

Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

The growth of the penal system has most adversely affected poorer communities due to economic disparities, systemic inequalities, and the disruption of community structures. Policies like the war on drugs have increased incarceration rates for low-income individuals, exacerbating poverty cycles. Consequently, the negative impacts of mass incarceration are primarily concentrated in economically disadvantaged areas. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04