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Criminal Justice in Divided America: Police, Punishment, and the Future of Our Democracy
How a broken criminal justice system has fueled the crisis of American democracy, and how we can...
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How a broken criminal justice system has fueled the crisis of American democracy, and how we can address both problems together.
American criminal justice is in crisis. Prisons are swollen, confidence in police has plummeted, and race- and class-based biases distort every aspect of the system. American democracy is in crisis, too, as the chasm of loathing and incomprehension that divides political factions grows ever wider and deeper. Legal scholar and former prosecutor David A. Sklansky argues that these crises are deeply intertwined. And if the failures of American criminal justice are near the heart of our political divides, then reforming the system is essential for repairing our democracy. Criminal Justice in Divided America shows how police, courts, and prisons helped to break American democracy and how better approaches to public safety and criminal accountability can help to repair it. Engaging critically with concerns from both the left and the right, Sklansky lays out a clear and deeply researched agenda for reforming police departments, prosecutors' offices, criminal trials, and punishment. Sklansky seeks pragmatic solutions that take account of political realities: the lofty ideal of empowering "the people" or "the community" can mean little when members of the public or the community disagree. While efforts to "defund" the police have exacerbated political conflicts without addressing the underlying problem of how and when force should be used to protect public safety, reforms aimed at improving police accountability, restraining prosecutorial power, and expanding the role of juries can bring together warring parties who share a concern for justice. Ultimately, Sklansky argues, reform must be rooted in a strong commitment to pluralism--bridging political divides rather than worsening them, strengthening democracy, and securing the broad support that enables durable change.Author: David A. Sklansky
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 01/14/2025
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9780674293663
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2024
Library Journal 12/01/2024 pg. 101
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