Elizabeth Hinton

Elizabeth Hinton is a scholar and professor known for her research on the history of crime, policing, and mass incarceration in the United States. She examines how government policies, especially from the 1960s onward, contributed to the rise of the prison system and the effects on communities of color. Her work highlights the connections between social programs, law enforcement, and economic inequality, offering a nuanced understanding of systemic issues in American criminal justice.