The Myth of the Community Fix: Inequality and the Politics of Youth Punishment

The Myth of the Community Fix is a groundbreaking book that exposes the limitations and pitfalls of pursuing community-based reforms in the American criminal justice system.

Through comprehensive case studies of three leading states, author Sarah D.

Cate reveals how these reforms have resulted in privatized institutions with little oversight, further individualizing the problem of delinquency and reducing democratic accountability.

This book is a must-read for anyone committed to addressing the problems of mass incarceration and improving the lives of youth caught in the juvenile justice system.

Don't miss out on this essential analysis of the community-based reform movement.