Criminal (In)Justice by Rafael A. Mangual Summary
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In "Criminal (In)Justice," Rafael Mangual challenges popular reform narratives with hard data, revealing how depolicing hurts vulnerable communities most. Former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton calls it "required reading" - a provocative exploration that dares to ask: who really pays when we dismantle crime control?
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The Hidden Costs of Criminal Justice Reform
America's criminal justice debate has become dangerously one-sided. When 24-year-old Brittany Hill was gunned down while shielding her baby daughter in Chicago, few media outlets mentioned that both shooters were repeat offenders - one on parole after nine felony convictions including murder, the other on probation for weapons charges. This tragedy wasn't random but preventable, representing countless similar stories across America where the system fails to incapacitate individuals who repeatedly demonstrate their unwillingness to follow society's most basic rules. The dominant narrative portrays America as an oppressive carceral state driven by racism and overzealous prosecution. Yet this perspective fundamentally misunderstands the reality of crime and punishment in America. The uncomfortable truth? Most people in prison belong there, and the communities most impacted by crime often suffer most when we prioritize leniency over safety. The question isn't whether we should reform our justice system, but whether current reforms are making communities safer or more dangerous.
Crime's Geography and Root Causes
Incarceration's Protective Function
The Bail Reform Experiment
Family Impact and Parental Incarceration
Police Use of Force in Context
Finding Balance in Criminal Justice Reform
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