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A Capitol Concern: The Disproportionate Impact of the Justice System on Low-Income Communities in D.C.: Sarah Lyons and Nastassia Walsh, Jul 27, 2010; D.C. has the greatest income inequality of any major city in the country, suffering from major economic and racial disparities that contribute to high rates of justice-involvement.
Public Safety Brief: Housing and Public Safety: Justice Policy Institute, Nov 1, 2007; Studies found that substandard housing—particularly where exposure to lead hazards is more likely to occur—is associated with higher violent crime rates.

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