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 local, state, and national policymakers and community stakeholders, supported by data showing the disproportionate impact of the criminal justice system on Black men and boys in the United States.
Featured Resources
Annual Report FY2024. Washington, D.C.: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, 2025.