Navigating Justice Reform Complexity

This chapter examines the intricate dynamics of criminal justice reform, focusing on the impact of the First Step Act amidst varied community perspectives on safety and policing. It contrasts affluent views with the realities experienced by marginalized populations, emphasizing the desire for improved law enforcement over abolitionist sentiments. Additionally, the discussion addresses the historical and social underpinnings of elite ideologies, examining how these perceptions can obscure the complexities of race, class, and privilege in the pursuit of equitable justice.