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Becoming Abolitionists
Book • 2021
In *Becoming Abolitionists*, Derecka Purnell recounts her personal journey towards embracing police abolition, drawing from her experiences as a lawyer and organizer.
The book argues that policing is inherently oppressive and that true safety and justice can only be achieved by addressing the root causes of violence and creating new community systems.
Purnell's narrative blends personal history with broader social commentary, advocating for a future without policing.
The book argues that policing is inherently oppressive and that true safety and justice can only be achieved by addressing the root causes of violence and creating new community systems.
Purnell's narrative blends personal history with broader social commentary, advocating for a future without policing.
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