Outrageous Justice

by Heather Rice-Minus Craig DeRoche

Genres: Christian, Faith, Nonfiction

Paperback

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Christine Williams]

Incredible insight into the United States criminal justice system and where we got off. It ties in both statistics and personal stories to creative a powerful narrative. Includes practical tips to fight for reformative justice.

[Elisha Lawrence]

This book is an advertisement for Prison Fellowship and I don’t mean that negatively. It succinctly defines the problem with our justice system and gives practical ways to be involved.

[Jack Vasen]

DNF

This book has many examples of miscarriage of justice often due to racial or financial discrimination. Those who are already poor suffer more from things like pretrial jail time and lack of resources and dings to their reputation.

While I am sympathetic to these problems, I live in an era where the pendulum is swinging slightly in the other direction. There are frequent stories in the news about violent and repeat offenders who are released without bail and prosecutors who are selective in whom they prosecute. I grew tired of reading in this book one sided statistics without presenting the other side even to refute or minimize those arguments. I chose to attend to other topics.

[Heather]

This book goes along with a set of videos and small group study guide which I'm reviewing for potential use at church. I haven't had a chance to check out the other components yet, but the book itself was very helpful. It shares personal stories of people in the criminal justice system that point out some of the systemic problems. It presents a biblical case for justice and advocacy, especially the idea of restorative versus retributive justice, and it gives ways to advocate for change.

[Sam]

What an incredible and insightful book. They authors did a great job at showing how unjust the United States criminal justice system is and how prisoners struggle to get fair treatment after they paid for their criminal offense. I highly recommend the read! This book also challenges you to speak up and bring change to an old criminal justice system!

[Ashley Sara]

Great free online bible study put on by Prison Fellowship! Up to date research, statistics, and eye opening discussions on prison reform.

Check out - https://www.prisonfellowship.org
For more information!

[Dineh]

Great book on Learning how to help people in prison and bring them back to the word of God and encourage them.

[Alysa Clark]

An excellent book by Prison Fellowship. Love the practical ways they promote and advocate for restorative justice. Learned a lot. Confirmed what I have read in other books. Must read.

[Toni M.Ed.]

If you want a perspective on the Christian response to the prisoner, I highly recommend this book, which applies biblical truths to the American issue of mass incarceration.