"Prisons Make Us Safer"

In "Prisons Make Us Safer," journalist Victoria Law provides a crucial exploration of mass incarceration in the United States, where the prison population has soared by 500% over the past four decades. This accessible guide addresses the systemic racism and social control that have fueled this crisis, breaking down complex issues into four key sections: the rise and causes of mass incarceration, myths surrounding the prison system, misconceptions about incarcerated individuals, and strategies for dismantling this phenomenon. Through in-depth research and interviews, Law challenges twenty-one prevalent myths that sustain mass incarceration, making this work essential for activists, educators, and anyone seeking to understand and confront this pressing social issue.