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Reimagining Justice: How Local Prosecutors Are Paving the Way for Reform
In recent years, a seismic shift has been occurring within the American criminal justice system. Traditionally characterized by tough-on-crime policies, mandatory minimum sentences, and mass incarceration, the landscape is now slowly transforming thanks to a rising wave of reform-minded prosecutors and community activism. At the forefront of this movement is Emily Bazelon, author of Charged, who highlights the profound impact local district attorneys can have on justice reform.