A Call For Reform In Just Mercy By Bryan Stevenson

Incarnated injustice A call for reform in America's Prisons Within the harsh confines of America's prisons lie not just individuals but also reflection of societal neglect, where conditions often mirror punishment over rehabilitation, echoing the plea for justice and humanity found in Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy. Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson is a powerful memoir that chronicles Stevenson's experiences as a young lawyer fighting for justice in the American legal system. Stevenson recounts his journey representing marginalized individuals, particularly those on death row, and highlights the pervasive injustices they face, including inadequate legal representation, racial bias, and harsh prison conditions. Stevenson sheds light on systemic issues

Furthermore, the failure to address mental health needs within the prison system exacerbates these issues. The Equal Justice Initiative reveals that more than half of all Americans in prison or jail have a mental illness. Prison officials often fail to provide correct treatment, resorting to physical force and solitary confinement, which can worsen mental health problems. The Equal Justice Initiative reveals, “More than half of all Americans in prison or jail have a mental illness. Prison officials often fail to provide appropriate treatment for people whose behavior is difficult to manage, instead resorting to physical force and solitary confinement, which can aggravate mental health problems.” This quote underscores the failure of the prison system to address the mental health needs of incarcerated individuals. The statistics about the high rates of mental illness among prisoners emphasizes the lack of mental health care in prisons. The reliance on physical force and solitary confinement as means of managing behavior further worsen mental

Correspondingly, Ian Manuel, the author of Uncried Tears, who spent time in the inhumane jail confines, wrote a poem about what it truly does to you mentally and physically. Ian elucidated, “Why won't you let us out?... I know you want me to cry. But if I release you from bondage in gaining your freedom, you die.” This quote reflects the emotional and psychological toll of incarceration, where inmates are subjected to inhumane treatment and are denied their basic rights. As they hope to be released from bondage and the fear of losing themselves while gaining freedom, voices the impact that imprisonment can have on a person's sense of self and identity. In conclusion, Bryan Stevenson's 'Just Mercy' serves as a poignant reminder of the systemic injustices and