The Geography of Incarceration in a Gateway City
The Cost and Consequences of High Incarceration Rate Neighborhoods in Worcester
Published Date : September 25, 2017
In 2016, MassINC and the Boston Indicators Project issued a report detailing the geography of incarceration in Boston. Utilizing new data provided by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department, this report extends that line of research by examining incarceration in a Gateway City. The analysis explores the cost and consequences of high incarceration rates in Worcester neighborhoods, offering vital information for policymakers crafting comprehensive criminal justice reform legislation.
