Personalizing Criminal Records

Do you know someone with a criminal record?

I recently learned a startling statistic from the Brennan Center For Justice. The number of Americans with a college degree is nearly the same as the number of Americans with a criminal record. Let that sink in for a moment. While that sinks in, a couple more statistics to provide further context and perspective. More Americans have a criminal record than married couples. More Americans have a criminal record than households with a dog. Back to the question initially posed. Do you know someone with a criminal record? Yes, given a 1 to 3 ratio, both you and I personally know someone with a criminal record.