Danielle Sered

About the Author

Danielle Sered is a leading voice in criminal justice reform, with over a decade of experience working directly with survivors of violence and those entangled in the criminal legal system. As the founding director of Common Justice, a pioneering alternative-to-incarceration program in New York, she has facilitated accountability processes that prioritize healing over punishment. Sered's writing draws from her frontline insights to challenge the foundations of mass incarceration and advocate for restorative approaches that address root causes of harm. Her acclaimed book, Until We Reckon: Violence, Mass Incarceration, and a Road to Repair, offers a compelling roadmap for transforming how society responds to violence, blending rigorous analysis with empathetic storytelling to inspire systemic change.