Criminal Justice & Civil Rights
Black male incarceration rates have consistently increased throughout most of the 20th and 21st centuries. The criminal justice system’s impact on Black males represents a formidable challenge to African American families.
CSSBMB’s objective is to highlight socioeconomic disparities for policymakers and community stakeholders, using data to show the disproportionate impact of the criminal justice system on Black men and boys. CSSBMB issues policy recommendations to guide systemic change.
Featured Resources
Annual Report FY2025. Washington, D.C.: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, 2025.