Rethinking Incarceration: Advocating for Justice That Restores

The United States has more People Locked up in Jails, Prisons, and Detention Centers than any other country in the History of the world. Mass incarceration has become a lucrative industry, and the criminal justice system is plagued with bias and unjust practices. And the Church has unwittingly contributed to the problem. Dominique Gilliard explores the history and foundation of mass incarceration, examining Christianity's role in its evolution and expansion. He then shows how Christians can pursue justice that restores and reconciles, offering creative solutions and highlighting innovative interventions, Discover how you can bring authentic rehabilitation, lasting transformation, and healthy reintegration to this broken system.

Author: Dominique DuBois Gilliard

Publisher: IVP Books

Publication Date: February 06, 2018

Number of Pages: 240 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 0830845291

ISBN-13: 9780830845293