Correctional Medicine Consultation Network: "Prison 911: Avenal"

Incarceration in the U.S. 2.2 million people in prisons and jails 2.4 Million children have a parent in prison or jail Highest per capita incarceration rate in the world 583/100k ½ of male children whose parent has been incarcerated will also be incarcerated Chance of incarceration during lifetime Black males 1in 3 3.2/100 Latino males 1 in 6 1.2/100 White males 1 in 17 0.4/100