The New Foreword By Michelle Alexander

Annotated Bibliography Alexander, Michelle. The New Jim Crow : Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness / Michelle Alexander ; [with a New Foreword by Cornel West]. The New Press, 2012. EBSCOhost, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=2ec9cbe0-3ef5-3a44-8467-0f6b1bebfb80. This is a groundbreaking book by Michelle Alexander that explores the racial inequalities within the American criminal justice system. Alexander argues that the system perpetuates a form of racial control akin to the Jim Crow laws of the past, primarily through the mass incarceration of Black men. She examines how policies such as the War on Drugs disproportionately target and incarcerate Black communities, creating a cycle of poverty and disenfranchisement. Through

However, this article also acknowledges the complexities and challenges associated with implementing a time-based expungement system. Concerns are raised about the potential risks of overlooking serious offenses or patterns of criminal behavior, as well as the need to balance the rights of individuals with public safety considerations. Legal experts and policymakers interviewed in this article provide valuable insights into these complexities, highlighting the need for careful deliberation and consideration of all relevant factors. The point of serving time for your crimes and then being released is so you can move on from the past, learn from your mistakes, and start over again. It's hard enough as it is to sustain a decent job or housing, so being denied these simple things people need to survive because of a past mistake that you already paid for is heart

Removing these obstacles that stop people from discriminating against other individuals who are trying to obtain housing, employment, financial aid and other things people need to live can lead to reduced recidivism rates and overall improvements in public safety and well-being. By considering the potential consequences of perpetuating societal exclusion through the retention of criminal records, this article encourages a critical examination of the role of criminal justice policies in perpetuating cycles of poverty and recidivism. Ashford's article prompts a multifaceted evaluation of the relationship between criminal records policies and the criminal justice system. By exploring the potential benefits and drawbacks of automatically expunging certain records after seven years, this article contributes to a deeper understanding of how criminal justice policies can impact individuals' lives and broader societal outcomes. Bloom, Tina, and G. A. Bradshaw. “Inside of a Prison: How a Culture of Punishment Prevents Rehabilitation.” Peace & Conflict, vol. 28. No. of the syllables, no. 1, Feb. 2022, pp.