Prison System
Prison System
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Kabir's Amma has been in prison since before he was born for a crime she says she did not commit. While Kabir is still in prison with her at the beginning of the book, we get to see their living conditions and hear about some of the flaws in how the facility is run. Once Kabir is released, we learn more about out the judicial system works. On this page, you can read more about the judicial systems and their flaws in both India and the United States.
Are there really programs that let children stay with their mothers in prison?
Are there really programs that let children stay with their mothers in prison?
Raised in Prison
Raised in Prison
Watch the video for a peak at a program that allows mothers to raise their babies while incarcerated in the United States.
Living With Imprisoned Mothers, Children Struggle For Normal Childhood
Living With Imprisoned Mothers, Children Struggle For Normal Childhood
In the article, learn more about concerns like malnutrition and lack of educational access.
Systemic Issues in Prisons
Systemic Issues in Prisons
As you explore these issues, think about what characters from Kabir's story are experiencing them and how it affects them. Then think about what characters are trying to resolve those issues. Are there issues here not reflected in the book? What issues do these prison systems have in common?
India struggles with backlog of 48 million court cases
India struggles with backlog of 48 million court cases
India Is Devouring Its Best and Brightest
India Is Devouring Its Best and Brightest
Prisoners’ right to wages: A small boat carrying ashore the many goals of the system
Prisoners’ right to wages: A small boat carrying ashore the many goals of the system
Shortage of prosecutors, judges leads to widespread court backlogs
Shortage of prosecutors, judges leads to widespread court backlogs
We the People: Book Banning Behind Bars: The Quietly Insidious Censorship in American Prisons
We the People: Book Banning Behind Bars: The Quietly Insidious Censorship in American Prisons
California prisoner firefighter program draws harsh criticism amid L.A. wildfires
California prisoner firefighter program draws harsh criticism amid L.A. wildfires
Efforts at Reform
Efforts at Reform
Kabir meets a few people who are looking to help him and possibly improve imperfect systems. Here are a few real life examples of reform.
Kiran Bedi
(mentioned in the text!)Kiran Bedi
India’s ‘Open Prisons’ Are a Marvel of Trust-Based Incarceration
India’s ‘Open Prisons’ Are a Marvel of Trust-Based Incarceration
Vipin Kumar /HT Photo
How art is reforming prisoners, giving them second chance at life
How art is reforming prisoners, giving them second chance at life
Poetic Justice: Voice, Hope. Power to Change.
Poetic Justice: Voice, Hope. Power to Change.
CLif Children of Incarerated Adults
CLif Children of Incarerated Adults
The Innocence Project
The Innocence Project
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Related Books in Our Library
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