Radical Acts of Justice: Shifting Power in the Criminal Justice System by Jocely

Description: Radical Acts of Justice by Jocelyn Simonson "An original argument that the answer to mass incarceration lies not with experts and pundits, but with ordinary people taking extraordinary actions together-written by a leading authority on bail reform and social movements"-- FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Shortlisted, 2024 Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social JusticeMagazine Most Anticipated BookAn original argument that the answer to mass incarceration lies not with experts and pundits, but with ordinary people taking extraordinary actions together-written by a leading authority on bail reform and social movementsFrom reading books on mass incarceration, one might conclude that the way out of our overly punitive, racially disparate criminal system is to put things in the hands of experts, technocrats able to think their way out of the problem. But, as Jocelyn Simonson points out in her groundbreaking new book, the problems posed by the American carceral state are not just technical puzzles; they present profound moral questions for our time.Radical Acts of Justice tells the stories of ordinary people joining together in collective acts of resistance: paying bail for a stranger, using social media to let the public know what everyday courtroom proceedings are like, making a video about someones life for a criminal court judge, presenting a budget proposal to the city council. When people join together to contest received ideas of justice and safety, they challenge the ideas that prosecutions and prisons make us safer; that public officials charged with maintaining "law and order" are carrying out the will of the people; and that justice requires putting people in cages. Through collective action, these groups live out new and more radical ideas of what justice can look like.In a book that will be essential reading for those who believe our current systems of policing, criminal law, and prisons are untenable, Jocelyn Simonson shows how to shift power away from the elite actors at the front of the courtroom and toward the swelling collective in the back. Author Biography A former public defender, Jocelyn Simonson (The New Press) is her first book. She lives in New York City. Review Praise for Radical Acts of Justice:"Throughout this lively, hopeful, and well-reported work, Simonson shows how specific campaigns have won material changes in the lives of criminalized people and helped shift collective understanding of safety, justice, and the people."—n+1"By highlighting grassroots collective actions, [Radical Acts of Justice] presents a new perspective on what justice can look like and how ordinary people can reshape our criminal justice system."—Brooklyn Eagle"Drawing on case studies and firsthand experience, Simonson persuasively shows how engaging in collective work enables communities to challenge a seemingly implacable system. This is a must-read for justice system reform advocates."—Publishers Weekly"Simonson gives an overview of the guiding purpose, methods, and outcomes of grassroots movements challenging the criminal justice status quo."—Booklist"[An] impassioned account of grassroots responses to mass incarceration."—Kirkus Reviews"A well-written survey of groups pushing for change in the criminal justice system. . . . Criminal-reform advocates will enjoy this primer."—Library Journal"This sophisticated work of nonfiction presents an argument that the American carceral system can be resisted and broken down by regular folks, rather than experts and elites."—Autostraddle"Jocelyn Simonson is one of the great up-and-coming legal intellectuals. But this book is much more than something very smart and well-written. It is an exploration of an essential new shift in forms of participatory democracy, and everyone should read it and then get involved in their local community with these new forms of community empowerment—the significance of which she so expertly explains to a wider audience."—Alec Karakatsanis, founder and executive director of Civil Rights Corps and author of Usual Cruelty "An important, sophisticated, and often inspiring book about how the human beings most affected by our criminal system are challenging and changing it from within. With scholarly rigor, passion, and deep on-the-ground expertise, Simonson reveals a vibrant world of ongoing collective action and offers a rich new understanding of public safety."—Alexandra Natapoff, professor of law, Harvard Law School, and author of Punishment Without Crime "A deeply inspiring account of communities coming together to reclaim and reshape fundamental definitions of safety, justice, and the law itself. A lesson and a road map for organizers everywhere."—Baz Dreisinger, professor of English, John Jay College, founder of Prison-to-College Pipeline, and author of Incarceration Nations "Jocelyn Simonson provides a lucid birds-eye view of the essential sites of organizing and collective work against the carceral state—bail funds, participatory defense hubs, peoples budgets and more—that have proliferated in the last decade. This book is indispensable for anyone trying to understand racial justice politics and criminal law reform today."—Amna Akbar, professor of law, Ohio State University"Radical Acts of Justice exposes grave injustices in the U.S. criminal legal system. Simonson uses compelling examples to challenge assumptions about what happens in court during a criminal proceeding. The common notion that, in the U.S., all accused are innocent until proven guilty is a radical departure from the truth. Contrary to the scripts of court TV dramas, in real life the accused are often protected only by community-based interventions. As readers follow Simonson through the courts, they will witness discrimination on public display. Some will concede that the system is beyond repair. A courageous and pragmatic reclamation of community power, Simonson speaks to an unjust system on behalf of we the people."—Vivian Nixon, writer in residence, Square One, Columbia University"Simonson provides a much-needed description and analysis of the national movement to redefine safety and justice through grassroots collective action—showing us that even in a time of law and order backlash, communities are winning concrete victories in dialing back the system of mass criminalization."—Alex S. Vitale, author of The End of Policing Long Description An original argument that the answer to mass incarceration reform lies not with experts and pundits, but with ordinary people taking extraordinary actions together--written by a leading authority on bail reform and social movements From reading books on mass incarceration, one might conclude that the way out of our overly punitive, racially disparate criminal system is to put things in the hands of experts, technocrats able to think their way out of the problem. But, as Jocelyn Simonson points out in her groundbreaking new book, the problems posed by the American carceral state do not present just technical puzzles; they present profound moral questions for our time. Radical Acts of Justice tells the stories of ordinary people joining together in collective acts of resistance: paying bail for a stranger, using social media to let the public know what everyday courtroom proceedings are like, making a video about someones life for a criminal court judge, presenting a budget proposal to the city council. When people join together to contest received ideas of justice and safety, they challenge the ideas that prosecutions and prisons make us safer; that public officials charged with maintaining "law and order" are carrying out the will of the people; and that justice requires putting people in cages. Through collective action, these groups live out new and more radical ideas of what justice can look like. In a book that will be essential reading for those who believe our current systems of policing, criminal law, and prisons are untenable, Jocelyn Simonson shows how to shift power away from the elite actors at the front of the courtroom and toward the swelling collective in the back. Description for Sales People New take on criminal justice reform: Citizen participation is the leading edge of the reform movement, and this is the first book on the topic. Author reputation: Simonson is well-known and respected in the field, and has written for leading law reviews including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia and Michigan. Media track: Simonson has a record as a popularizer--she is a go-to for journalists writing about bail reform and related topics and has written pieces for a large range of general interest publications, from the New York Times to N+1. Cross-over audiences: Criminal justice plus social movements. TNP criminal justice track: This book will take its place next to Danielle Sereds Until We Reckon (16K sold across all editions), Alec Karakatsaniss Usual Cruelty (7700 sold across all editions), and Hell Is A Very Small Place (6700 across all editions). Link to New Yorker article quoting Simonson: Link to Atlantic article quoting Simonson: Details ISBN1620977443 Author Jocelyn Simonson Format Hardcover Pages 240 Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781620977446 Imprint The New Press Country of Publication United Kingdom ISBN-10 1620977443 Subtitle Shifting Power in the Criminal Justice System Publication Date 2023-09-28 NZ Release Date 2023-09-28 UK Release Date 2023-09-28 Publisher The New Press DEWEY 345.73072 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-11-20 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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