Excessive Punishment: How the Justice System Creates Mass Incarceration
In Excessive Punishment, Lauren-Brooke Eisen investigates how the U.S. justice system drives mass incarceration through harsh sentencing and punitive measures. The book uncovers the policies and practices that trap individuals in cycles of imprisonment, advocating for meaningful reforms to create a more equitable system. It provides a compelling analysis of the roots and consequences of excessive punishment in modern America.
About This Book
Excessive Punishment delves into the American justice system's role in fostering mass incarceration. It highlights how policies and practices lead to disproportionate sentencing and prolonged imprisonment.
Lauren-Brooke Eisen, a leading expert, analyzes the structural elements that perpetuate this cycle, drawing on extensive research and data.
The book calls for reforms to address these systemic issues, aiming to reduce incarceration rates and promote fairer outcomes.
Through a critical lens, it reveals the human and economic costs of current approaches to criminal justice.
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