Reading Assignment for Section 6.5
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 6.5: Racial and Social Equity in Drug Enforcement.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you’ll delve into the historical and current racial disparities in drug enforcement and their impacts on communities of color. You’ll explore reforms like decriminalization and restorative justice practices aimed at addressing these inequities. By the end, you’ll understand how targeted initiatives, such as the Fair Sentencing Act, have contributed to reducing disparities and how further reforms can promote equity in drug policy.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 6.5: Racial and Social Equity in Drug Enforcement
- SLO 1: Explain the historical roots of racial disparities in drug enforcement, including how early drug laws and the War on Drugs disproportionately targeted communities of color.
- SLO 2: Analyze current racial inequities in drug arrests, sentencing, and access to diversion programs, and evaluate the societal consequences of these disparities for affected communities.
- SLO 3: Identify specific reforms, such as decriminalization, sentencing adjustments, and equitable access to treatment programs, that aim to reduce racial disparities in drug enforcement.
- SLO 4: Discuss the principles of restorative justice and assess how these practices can address racial inequities while fostering rehabilitation and community reintegration.
- SLO 5: Examine case studies, such as the Fair Sentencing Act and California’s Proposition 47, to understand how targeted reforms have reduced racial disparities and propose additional strategies for promoting equity in drug policy.
Modification History File Created: 10/09/2024 Last Modified: 11/24/2024
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