The book, Misguided Justice - The War on Drugs and the Incarceration of Black Women, was written by Stephanie R. Bush-Baskette, Esq., Ph.D.
During the program at The Gallery in downtown Trenton, Bush-Baskette was interviewed by Richard Lee of the Hall Institute of Public Policy – New Jersey. She described the evolution of the book and the process of researching and writing.
In the book, Bush-Baskette explores a seldom-discussed fact regarding the status of black women in the criminal justice system: Between 1986 and 1991, black women experienced the greatest percentage increase of any group, including black males, in imprisonment for drug offenses. During her remarks at The Gallery, she discussed the reasons for this large percentage, its impact on society and suggestions for addressing the issue.
Bush-Baskette is director of the Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies at Rutgers University, Newark. She is also the founder of Sojourn Institute, LLC. Prior to her academic and research career, she practiced law for several years, was elected to and served in the New Jersey State Legislature, and served as commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
Following her presentation, Bush-Baskette received an Achievement Ward in Writing from Today’s News NJ. It was presented by Today’s News NJ Editor Darrl Mikel Brooks.
The program was sponsored by the Garces & Grabler law firm.
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