How can society better address the root causes of criminal behavior?

Looking at Ray’s life encourages us to think about social policies and community support systems that prevent crime rather than only punishing it.

Research local programs aimed at crime prevention and consider how you might support or improve them.

What else is in this exploration

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In 1967, Ray escaped from the Missouri State Penitentiary and was a fugitive at the time of Marti...

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Ray was a known racist who admired Hitler and volunteered for segregationist George Wallace’s 196...

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Ray served in the U.S. Army after World War II but was discharged for disciplinary reasons.