Locking Up Our Own. Book Summary

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James Forman Jr.

What’s inside

This enlightening book explores the criminal justice system in black communities of America from the perspective of black officials, police, and the population.

You’ll Learn

  • Gain insight into the American criminal justice system
  • Understand the effects of racial bias in laws
  • Learn about the history of crime and punishment in black America
  • Develop informed perspectives on social justice issues

Key Points

  • Bitter Irony of Black Officials upholding a system causing black suffering
  • Influence of Fear and Rage on Legal Decisions
  • Negative Impact of Punitive Laws
  • Disproportionate Imprisonment of Black Americans
  • Need for a Comprehensive Reconsideration

Who’s it For

  • Sociologists
  • Policy Makers
  • Social Activists
  • Criminal Justice Students
  • History Enthusiasts

About the author

James Forman Jr. is a professor of law at Yale Law School who has dedicated his life to criminal justice reform.