Is There Equality for Native Americans in the South Dakota Justice System?
Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 08:50PM
TheSpook
Out of a pool of 500 Native American and white inmates a South Dakota
study found 48 percent of Native Americans compared with 28 percent of
whites have less than a high school education. 34 percent of Indians
versus 56 percent of whites were employed full or part time and Native
Americans are more likely to commit violent crimes. History,
socioeconomic status and employment are given consideration
when considering criminal punishment or leniency. [more]
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