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Criminal Legal System
Directly Impacted Youth Are Leading Fights Against Racism and the Criminal Punishment System
Youth who are impacted by racism and mass incarceration are seeking collective liberation and changes in criminal legal policy.
Alton Sterling: A Life of Collateral Insecurity
Sterling's life was devalued by the criminal legal system long before his death. He was a victim of the collateral consequences of a criminal record.
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On Leaving Prison: A Reflection on Entering and Exiting Communities
Formerly incarcerated people suffer from losing their community twice — first while entering prison and again while leaving it.
“Raise the Age” Bill Sharpens the Damaging Distinction Between People Convicted of “Nonviolent” and “Violent” Offenses
New York's "Raise the Age" legislation fails to challenge aggressive police practices that criminalize youth of color.
The Gentrification-to-Prison Pipeline
Many of the incarcerated have this in common — they start out as casualties of "redevelopment."
Observe and Collect: How Law Enforcement Exploits People of Color in Search of Profit
The motivating factor behind civil asset forfeiture is not "to serve and protect," but instead to collect property from people of color.
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In the Fight to Close Rikers, Don’t Forget Deaf and Disabled People
People with disabilities are among the hardest hit by the crushing weight of mass incarceration.
Child Abuse by Omission: How American Law Holds Mothers Responsible for Their Partners’ Crimes
Criminalizing a woman for her male partner's abusive behavior toward her children is another type of victim blaming.
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With Nighttime Raids, Police Wage War on Black and Brown Families in New York
The specter of gang membership is used to justify massive state violence against young men of color and their families.
After Seven Long Years, Freedom: An Interview With Marissa Alexander
Domestic violence survivor Marissa Alexander talks about the monetary and emotional costs of home confinement.