Beyond bars: a path forward from 50 years of mass incarceration in the United States

The year 2023 marks 50 years of mass incarceration in the United States. This timely volume highlights and addresses pressing social problems associated with the U.S.'s heavy reliance on mass imprisonment. In an atmosphere of charged political debate, including tough on crime rhetoric, the edit...

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Contributors: Budd, Kristen M. (Editor) ; Lane, David Christopher (Editor) ; Muschert, Glenn W. (Editor) ; Smith, Jason A. (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: Bristol Policy Press [2023]
In:Year: 2023
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Rights Information:CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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Social Science / Criminology
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Summary:The year 2023 marks 50 years of mass incarceration in the United States. This timely volume highlights and addresses pressing social problems associated with the U.S.'s heavy reliance on mass imprisonment. In an atmosphere of charged political debate, including tough on crime rhetoric, the editors bring together scholars and experts in the criminal justice field to provide the most up-to-date science on mass incarceration and its ramifications on justice-impacted people and our communities. This book offers practical solutions for advocates, policy and lawmakers, and the wider public for addressing mass incarceration and its effects to create a more just, fair and safer society
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (134 Seiten)
ISBN:9781447370130
DOI:10.56687/9781447370130
Access:Open Access