The Abolition Of Prison

Description

The Abolition of Prison provides a reflection from a longtime prison

abolitionist, psychoanalyst, and former prisoner on the history, theory,

and practice of anti-prison activism in France and globally over the last

fifty years. This book powerfully makes the case for the end of prisons,

punishment, and guilt and, instead, suggests we work towards social change,

care, collectivity. The book weaves together Lesage de La Haye’s own

experiences—in prison, as a psychiatrist, and as a social theorist—with the

simple argument that, if we take the reasons for prison and punishment at

their word, we must evaluate the system as a complete failure. So then why

continue to support it and funnel money into it?