![]() ![]() ![]() The second key insight from the book that I want to talk about is Forman’s argument that those of us interested in reform cannot just focus on the most sympathetic, nonviolent crimes if we want to make a dent in incarceration in this country. We did not get here because of a central planner, and we will not get out of this situation with one either. The first point I want to emphasize is Forman’s documentation that actors from across the criminal justice landscape independently made decisions that, when taken together, created the mass incarceration problem we have today. I think these three deserve closer attention from those of us seeking criminal justice reform today because of the important lessons these arguments hold. In my commentary, I want to highlight three key arguments from Forman’s book. It is as insightful as it is entertaining, and if you do not already own a copy, you should. That is why it was both a worthy recipient the Pulitzer Prize and a feature on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. That is the product of exceptional writing, meticulous historical research, and the deep empathy of the author that gives the book its voice throughout. ![]() James Forman Jr.’s Locking Up Our Own is that rare nonfiction work that is a page turner even when you know the ending. ![]()
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