First published 2010
Traditional crime fighting strategies have failed spectacularly. Two thirds of released prisoners reoffend within two years. Career prosecutor Kamala D. Harris dismantles outdated approaches built on false assumptions and misleading narratives. She presents a clear case for transforming the criminal justice system from merely punitive rhetoric into effective action. Harris outlines specific changes needed to boost public safety while cutting costs and building stronger communities. The book shows politicians and law enforcement how to adopt strategies that are both tough and intelligent. Harris argues that smart crime policy requires abandoning old myths and embracing evidence-based solutions that actually work.
Genres: politics, crime, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: informative, persuasive, thought-provoking
Tropes: policy-analysis, social-commentary
Period: 21st-Century
248 pages · Kindle Edition · Chronicle Books LLC