Prisoners of Politics

America’s criminal justice system reflects irrational fears stoked by politicians seeking to win election. Pointing to specific policies that are morally problematic and have failed to end the cycle of recidivism, Rachel Barkow argues that reform guided by evidence, not politics and emotions, will reduce crime and reverse mass incarceration.

Sistemul de justitie penala american reflecta temerile irationale provocate de politicienii care doresc sa castige alegeri. Aratand politici specifice care sunt problematice din punct de vedere moral si care nu au reusit sa puna capat ciclului recidivei, Rachel Barkow sustine ca reforma ghidata de dovezi, nu de politici si emotii, va reduce criminalitatea si va inversa incarcerarea in masa.