Prisons Make Us Safer - (Myths Made in America) by Victoria Law (Paperback)

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the truth about mass incarceration and how to end it.

With meticulous research and powerful storytelling, Victoria Law identifies 21 key myths that propel and maintain mass incarceration, including the notion that prisons are necessary to keep our society safe, that private prison corporations drive mass incarceration, and that incarceration is an effective way to get people into drug treatment.

Through carefully conducted research and interviews with incarcerated people, Law debunks these myths and offers a feminist approach to dismantling mass incarceration.

This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the history of mass incarceration, analyze current policies, and chart the way forward towards a more just and equitable society.

Don't miss out on this powerful tool for understanding and action.