Galsworthy Criminal Justice Reform Program

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Does Reform Matter? The Hopelessness of a Life Sentence

“Hassine’s death on May 2 has given me pause. And it should make anyone who considers the fate of those serving life sentences wonder whether anything that a lifer does to remake himself into someone who could meaningfully contribute to society means anything. Without freedom, all of that potential for success is meaningless. My life is a testament to this meaninglessness.“

The Crime Report

July 9, 2019