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Civil Society Issues

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.

A Jumpsuit to Start a Dialogue

“The Jumpsuit Project challenges ideas about mass incarceration, helping to bring about an understanding of prisons and the United States justice system. The experience also opened his eyes to the effect incarceration has on those behind bars, as well as their family and friends. ‘I went into prison judging the other men by the misconceptions we have,’ he said. ‘When I got to know who they really were, it opened my world up a lot. You can’t judge a book by its cover. Everyone is capable of making a mistake’.“

The Two Rivers Times

January 22, 2019

Civil Society SolutionsPhillip ReevesJanuary 22, 2019The Two Rivers Times, Jumpsuit ProjectComment

Civil Society Issues

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