Improving Domestic Violence Responses in Rhode Island
Prevalence and Data Collection
Black people in DOC custody or under DOC supervision* for a
domestic violence offense are overrepresented in relation to the
state demographics.
* Includes Parole and Probation (Active, Low, and Banked Caseloads)
FY2019 Snapshot
State of Rhode Island
Racial Breakdown
70% White
9% Black
17%
Hispanic
4% Other
Sentenced/Custodial Population
People with DV Offense (n=142)
42% White
38% Black
17%
Hispanic
"
3%
Other
Probation & Parole Population
People with DV Offense (n=2,725)
"
51% White
24% Black
19%
Hispanic
6%
Other
Despite representing just 9 percent of the state's population, Black people constitute 38
percent of the sentenced/incarcerated for DV offenses and 24 percent of the probation and
parole population.
CSG Justice Center analysis of Rhode Island DOC Probation and Parole Snapshot Data, 2015-2020,
analyzed April 2023, and "Rhode Island Quick Facts," U.S. Census Bureau accessed April 12, 2023 from,
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/RI.
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