Prison Abolition
/ˈprɪzən əˌbɑːlɪˈʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A sociopolitical and legal movement aimed at dismantling the prison system, advocating for alternative forms of justice and social reform.
Prison abolition challenges the traditional incarceration system by promoting restorative justice practices.
Forms
- prison abolition
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Commentary
Prison abolition is distinct from prison reform; it calls for the complete elimination of prisons rather than their modification.
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