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#1361 Building a Better System of Justice (Repost)

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

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Rethinking Justice: From Punishment to Accountability

This chapter examines the concept of restorative justice and its potential to address the shortcomings of the current punitive system. It emphasizes the importance of transforming individual traumas into a collective political commitment while critiquing the emotional responses that often drive policymaking. Through case studies and discussions on accountability versus punishment, the chapter advocates for a more inclusive and thoughtful approach to justice that fosters communal healing and understanding.

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