America's Prison System: The Impact of Torture and Transformation - Why It Matters for Criminal Justice Reform | Understanding the Effects on Inmates and Society

By Judith Trustone with Muti Ajamu-Osagboro, Anton Forde/Trevor Mattis, Robert Hagood, Tony Harper, Michael King, Jameel Salahuddin, Jameel Whitaker At first banned by prison officials as “dangerous,” this book is used in college, high school, and middle school classrooms, and as a prevention tool for teenagers. Recommended by NPR & NAMI. A horrifying yet hauntingly beautiful journey into the hearts, minds and transformations of seven remarkable prisoners; four of them innocent. Thoughts and comments by those who contain, counsel, teach and love them; with humane alternatives to our almost $80 billion a year brutal industry and its 65% failure rate. Includes art, poetry, resources, suggested reading, and twelve things you can do today to make a difference.