Despite Justice Reform, Number Of Inmates Serving Life Still Rising

The video discusses the increase in life sentences in the US, highlighting racial disparities and the ineffectiveness of harsh sentences as crime deterrents. It tells the story of Ranaudo Hudson, who transformed his life in prison, earning degrees and creating a mentorship program. Hudson's death sentence was commuted to life without parole, and he was eventually granted clemency. The video explores the debate on the death penalty and life sentences, noting that public support for the death penalty has decreased while life imprisonment remains popular.

What is the ratio of black inmates serving life sentences compared to the general prison population?

• One in ten

• One in five

• One in seven

• One in three

What significant change did Ranaudo Hudson make while in prison?

• He escaped from prison

• He became a lawyer

• He created a mentorship program

• He wrote a book

Which governor granted Ranaudo Hudson's clemency petition?

• Gavin Newsom

• Andrew Cuomo

• George Ryan

• JB Pritzker

What percentage of Americans support life imprisonment as an alternative to the death penalty?

• 70%

• 50%

• 40%

• 60%

What argument do advocates make about harsh sentences like life imprisonment?

• They are universally supported

• They are cost-effective

• They deter crime

• They do not deter crime