Locked In: The True Causes of Mass Incarceration-and How to Achieve Real Reform

Name: Locked In: The True Causes of Mass Incarceration-and How to Achieve Real Reform
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Book Synopsis: A groundbreaking reassessment of the American prison system, challenging the widely accepted explanations for our exploding incarceration rates In Locked In, John Pfaff argues that the factors most commonly cited to explain mass incarceration -- the failed War on Drugs, draconian sentencing laws, an increasing reliance on private prisons -- tell us much less than we think. Instead, Pfaff urges us to look at other factors, especially a major shift in prosecutor behavior that occurred in the mid-1990s, when prosecutors began bringing felony charges against arrestees about twice as often as they had before. An authoritative, clear-eyed account of a national catastrophe, Locked In is "a must-read for anyone who dreams of an America that is not the world's most imprisoned nation" (Chris Hayes, author of A Colony in a Nation). It transforms our understanding of what ails the American system of punishment and ultimately forces us to reconsider how we can build a more equitable and humane society.

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Are you tired of the widely accepted explanations for our country's mass incarceration rates? Look no further than "Locked In: The True Causes of Mass Incarceration-and How to Achieve Real Reform." This groundbreaking book by John Pfaff challenges the status quo and offers a fresh perspective on why our prison system is bursting at the seams. Gone are the days of pointing fingers at the failed War on Drugs or draconian sentencing laws. Pfaff urges us to consider a major shift in prosecutor behavior as a key factor behind the skyrocketing incarceration rates. Discover the real truth behind America's prison crisis and gain a deeper understanding of how we can create a more equitable and humane society.

With clear-eyed analysis and authoritative insights, "Locked In" provides a compelling account of a national catastrophe. It forces us to reevaluate our assumptions and rethink what truly ails the American system of punishment. As Chris Hayes, author of "A Colony in a Nation," aptly states, this book is a "must-read for anyone who dreams of an America that is not the world's most imprisoned nation." If you're passionate about criminal justice reform, this is the book you need on your shelf.

Ready to unlock the truth behind America's mass incarceration? Get your copy of "Locked In" today and join the movement towards real reform. Order now and be a part of the change you want to see.

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