Many people equate justice exclusively with the workings of the criminal justice system. While it encompasses this, it means much more. Disadvantaged populations experience justice when they feel empowered and engaged in the systems that govern and protect them. This means having a voice in civic affairs and political processes. It also means feeling—and being—safe and secure, with recourse to pursue justice when/if a crime is committed against you.
Our indicators under the Justice theme explore how disadvantaged groups experience significant disparities in the topic areas of Safety and Victimization, Fairness of the Justice System, Political Power, and Civic Engagement.
You can see a snapshot of the indicators averaged in this theme in the chart to your right and then visit the sections below for more detail and additional findings.