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2.4 millionpeople imprisoned in the U.S., more than any other country.

$68 billion dollars spent annually on correctional facilities.

2.7 million children currently have at least one parent incarcerated.

U.S. prison population increased by 500 percent in 30 years.

1986

2016

Why?

1 3 African-American menin

1 17in White menhave a chance of going to prison during their lives.

THE NEW JIM CROW PROJECTDesigned for small groups and Sunday school classes, the pro-gram guides you through the history and implementation of mass incarceration in the U.S. and provides actions and solutions.

Materials are provided free of charge.

For more information, visit mcc.org/new-jim-crow-project or contact Joshua Russell in MCC U.S.’s Washington Office: joshuarussell@mcc.org

DO THESE NUMBERS SEEM JUST TO YOU? DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE?Participate in The New Jim Crow project with Mennonite Central Committee U.S.