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Policing in Schools
- Metal detectors and school cops were a constant presence in Purnell's school, even in middle school after 9/11.
- She later realized their purpose wasn't external threat protection, but internal student control and harassment.
Limitations of Current System
- The current criminal justice system, which focuses on incarceration, is failing to address the root causes of violence.
- Purnell emphasizes the need to question why killings occur and explore alternative solutions.
Limits of the Law
- Purnell views the law as insufficient for achieving true freedom and social change.
- She utilizes her legal skills strategically to aid organizing efforts against oppressive systems.