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Why is it so hard to envision abolition being practical?

Why is it so hard to envision abolition being practical?

We've been so indoctrinated by a society that's been using prisons as an answer for every social and political problem, that we have very little practice with imagining solutions to systemic problems without prison sentences.

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What‘s wrong with prisons?

What‘s wrong with prisons?

  • Ineffective at discouraging crimes which was its original purpose.
  • Oppresses politically marginalized groups (

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What about reform instead of abolition?

What about reform instead of abolition?

Prison abolitionists argue that it is not enough to simply reform our current criminal justice system.

here's why

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Restorative Justice as a Step Toward Abolition

Restorative Justice as a Step Toward Abolition

Restorative justice focuses on:

  • The process of healing for victims.
  • The process of understanding the harm caused & discouraging it with education (no violence/coercion).
  • Holding the criminal acc...

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What about violent/dangerous criminals?

What about violent/dangerous criminals?

Violent crimes (such as rape, murder, pedophilia, etc) are caused by

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What is Prison abolition?

What is Prison abolition?

Abolition is a political vision with the goal of:

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