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by Alex S. Vitale

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Does this book describe tangible, real-life alternatives to policing and prison systems?
Ben Elfland Not particularly -- the 'Alternatives' section of each chapter lays out broad goals, anecdotes of success, and how we might reallocate the funding and…moreNot particularly -- the 'Alternatives' section of each chapter lays out broad goals, anecdotes of success, and how we might reallocate the funding and responsibilities of the police, but it is usually light on specifics when it comes to policy and funding options. The book is more concerned with ethics and the re-imagining of police in society than with the nitty-gritty of transforming those ideas into reality. (less)
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How US-centric is this book?
Ben Elfland It is entirely U.S.-centric, though it does use other countries as a point of comparison. There are references to India and Nigeria and quite few para…moreIt is entirely U.S.-centric, though it does use other countries as a point of comparison. There are references to India and Nigeria and quite few paragraphs about the UK used to inform the discussion of US policing.(less)
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