Colleen Eren

Sociologist Colleen Eren discusses the First Step Act, a major reform aimed at reducing federal prison time and after-incarceration stigma. They explore the bipartisan nature of criminal justice reform, the reasons behind high incarceration rates in the US, and the role of celebrities in advocating for reform. The chapter also touches on sociology's importance and decline, explores classical liberalism and individual freedom, and discusses the challenges and potential setbacks in criminal justice reform.