While many Americans agree that prisons serve a necessary purpose, countries differ significantly in what actions warrant imprisonment. According to World Population Review’s data on global incarceration rates, having a higher rate of imprisonment doesn’t necessarily correlate with increased safety. Measuring Incarceration Rates World Population Review used data from the World Prison Brief to rank…
Regardless of your stance on convicted felons, there’s no denying that laws and policies can make it easier or harder for released felons to find jobs. Zippia analyzed the following four factors to determine the worst states for felons seeking employment. The categories were as follows, with data used from The Sentencing Project: Here are…
The United States has the second-largest prisoner population in the world, trailing only China. America also maintains the highest average incarceration rate globally, but there are big differences in the rates among individual states. World Population Review used data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics to determine which states have the highest imprisonment rates. The…
There has been a significant rise in car thefts throughout the United States in recent years. Your vehicle’s specific make and model greatly influence your risk of it being stolen. A recent study by The Zebra revealed that your location also plays a part, with some U.S. cities being protagonists to a higher-than-average number of…
Regardless of your stance on convicted felons, there’s no denying that laws and policies can make it easier or harder for released felons to find jobs. Here are the worst states for felons looking for employment. Ranking Felon Policies Zippia analyzed the following four factors to determine the worst states for felons seeking employment. The…
The United States has the second-largest prisoner population in the world, trailing only China. America also maintains the highest average incarceration rate globally, but there are big differences in the rates among individual states. World Population Review used data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics to determine which states have the highest imprisonment rates. The…
Between federal, state, and local laws, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an American who can tell you what is and isn’t legal in every jurisdiction. That’s why most Americans use their general knowledge and common sense to avoid illegal activities. As it turns out, though, many of us are apt to believe something is illegal…
If you think you’re a rule follower, get ready for your world to be shaken. Chances are, you’ve broken at least one of the laws on this list. There are a lot of laws that regulate everyday things most Americans give little thought to. And, while you might not end up in prison for breaking…
Regardless of your stance on convicted felons, there’s no denying that laws and policies can make it easier or harder for released felons to find jobs. Here are the worst states for felons looking for employment. Ranking Felon Policies Zippia analyzed the following four factors to determine the worst states for felons seeking employment. The…
The American prison system is a deeply debated issue. According to Statista, approximately 1.8 million people were incarcerated in the U.S. at the end of 2023. While some Americans advocate abolishing mass incarceration, others want to see criminals serve longer sentences. These numbers may seem large at first glance. But where does the U.S. rank…
