Many issues that are primary drivers of mass incarceration cannot be remedied through government solutions alone. Issues such as broken families and mental health, both forever altered by over criminalization, cannot be simply be repaired through legislation. Civil Society has the unique capability to address certain social issues that government cannot, or to address them more effectively than government can. This section also addresses issues in which over-policing attempts to fix issues that should be handled through the community.
"At CUNY’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice, which is one of the institutions mentioned in the article, the answer is always yes. We are deeply engaged in finding innovative solutions to the entrenched societal problem of mass incarceration. We carry out this mission in ways both highly focused, and broadly supported by our identity as 'Fierce Advocates for Justice'."
The Chronicle of Higher Education
July 6, 2018
Read More"Education for me has been the biggest balancer to offset my criminal convictions. Education broadens horizons, tears down fences, and leads to career building. It has helped me build my personal and professional support network."
The Sentencing Project
July 26, 2017
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