Genres

↳ Nonfiction, Political Theory, Criminal Justice Reform, and Sociology

Size

↳ 3.1 MB

In Prisons Make Us Safer, Victoria Law debunks 21 prevalent myths that perpetuate the mass incarceration system in the United States. Through research and interviews with incarcerated individuals, she reveals how these myths—such as the belief that prisons deter crime or rehabilitate offenders—are rooted in historical and systemic racism. Law argues that the prison system is not broken but functions as designed: to control marginalized populations and maintain social hierarchies. The book challenges readers to reconsider the narratives surrounding crime, punishment, and justice, advocating for abolitionist perspectives and transformative justice practices.

Trigger warnings

↳ This story contains content that might be troubling for some readers, including, but not limited to depictions of:

• Systemic Racism

• Historical Injustices

• Sexism

•  Gender-Based Violence

• Trauma & Abuse