Plea “Deals” in the United States In the United States, more than 90–95% of criminal cases never go to trial. They end in a plea. That statistic is often mentioned casually, as if it simply reflects efficiency. But if nearly every case is resolved before evidence is publicly tested in a courtroom, it raises a […]
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The United States incarcerates at a scale unmatched by other developed democracies. With nearly 1 in 100 adults behind bars at its peak and millions more under supervision, the system touches far more lives than most people realize. Understanding the true probability of incarceration isn’t about fear — it’s about clarity.
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At a Glance: Incarceration in the United States Development of Incarceration Practices in Colonial America In the 18th century, philanthropists from England began to shift their attention towards reforming incarcerated individuals, viewing moral transformation as essential in addressing and preventing crime. Solitary confinement emerged as a proposed method for fostering spiritual purity among prisoners, gaining
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In the public imagination, justice is often reduced to endpoints: convictions, acquittals, sentences, or dismissals. These outcomes are visible, countable, and easy to summarize. But for the overwhelming majority of people who encounter the U.S. criminal legal system, justice is not experienced at the end of a case. It is experienced through the process itself
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Parental incarceration affects millions of children in the U.S. Learn how separation, trauma, and systemic gaps impact families—and what justice-centered alternatives can look like.
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