answer the following question based on the report provided:

4b.Continuing with Figure 4, what three states would you describe as the most “punitive”? Provide rationale as to why. In light of the further information you can glean about these states from Figure 4, would your selected states support any associations between “region” and punitive policy? How do you know?

The three states that are most punitive are

4c. Now consider your selected three states in context of Figure 3. Regarding these states, does there appear to be any association between policy “punitiveness” and correctional spending? How do you know?

5a. Consult Figure 11. According to this figure, what is the relationship between the possession of a criminal record and employment prospects? What is the relationship between race and employment prospects?

5b. In general, at what rate—or ratio—do these data estimate a “criminal record” hampers employability for whites? At what rate—or ratio—do these data estimate a “criminal record” hampers employability for blacks? What larger conclusion can we glean regarding which group a criminal record is more harmful to regarding employment prospects from these data?

6. Taking stock of and connecting any of the “12 facts” of data presented, what specific area(s) of future research would you propose that can help develop effective “reentry” policy ahead? What specific methods would you use, and why? Elaborate in as much detail as possible.