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The Democratic Politics of Prison Abolition
A discussion of prison abolition is framed through the lens of democratic politics, examining how the movement to dismantle prisons intersects with questions of democracy, governance and public policy. The topic raises debate over whether abolition strengthens democratic values by addressing mass incarceration or poses practical challenges for law and order.
Why now: Prison abolition remains a contentious political debate as discussions about criminal justice reform and mass incarceration continue.
Amherst Collegeprison abolition movement
Evidence
- The Democratic Politics of Prison Abolition · Amherst College
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