Crime on the streets is caused by a number of variables including failed parenting, the lack of mental health support, and lastly an effective criminal justice system. 80% of all incarcerated people are repeat offenders. Read a story about an armed car jacking where the perp got 14 mos Make it 20 yr
Ever wonder why staying school is hard to sell in the inner cities? Because of racism an education often made zero difference in job opportunities if your black. Georgetown university did a study with two students looking for summer work. Same outfits, same fake resumes, same everything …
I do remember that study. The Black applicant was as articulate as the white applicant It is a problem. I can say that in the military it was all about performance. It would appear that unless you hold professional credentials in STEM there’s a lot of politics involved in hiring and promotions.
In several businesses the black kid was told they aren’t hiring while the white kid was giving an application. The white kid got dozens of interviews and multiple job offers. The black kid got 3 interviews but zero job offers. So why bother with school when it makes zero difference.