Two important issues associated with youth imprisonment are the disproportionate representation of minorities, and recidivism. Of particular concern are high rates of imprisonment among young, disadvantaged minority men. According to one estimate, on a typical day in 2000 approximately one in three young, black, male high school dropouts were in prison or jail.1
Youth who have been incarcerated experience diminished income in comparison with their non-incarcerated peers. In addition, they may suffer earnings losses of between 10 and 30 percent up to ten years after their release.2 Economic hardship, in turn, is associated with lower levels of mental well-being, physical health, social attachments, and a lower life expectancy.3
Up to one-third of incarcerated youth return to jail or prison within a few years after release.4 However, some life events, including employment,5 marriage,6 parenthood,7 job stability,8 and high school graduation are associated with a successful turnaround in young adulthood.9
http://www.childtrendsdatabank.org/?q=node/173
As you can see the pace of young males that are in prison are on a rampage!
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