

Should Prisons Be Abolished
Feb 11, 2024
Tommie Shelby, Harvard Professor, and Dr. Jack Weinstein discuss prison abolition vs reform, including Angela Davis' perspective, the connection between slavery and prisons, and the ethics of private prisons. They question whether the current penal system is effective and just and explore realistic approaches to a more just system.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Reimagining Punishment
05:42 • 5min
The Attraction to the Black Radical Tradition and Angela Davis
10:36 • 14min
Exploring the Argument for Abolishing Prisons
24:21 • 5min
The Connection Between Slavery and Prisons
28:53 • 30min
The Ethics of Private Prisons
58:57 • 25min
Should Prisons Be Abolished? A Discussion on Prison Reform, Justice, and Realistic Approaches
01:23:56 • 5min