Penal Abolition

Penal abolition is a movement advocating for the elimination or significant reduction of prisons and the criminal justice system. It challenges the idea that incarceration is the best way to address harm or social issues, instead promoting alternative approaches like restorative justice, community support, and addressing root causes such as inequality and social injustice. The goal is to create a society where justice is achieved without reliance on punitive detention, emphasizing healing, prevention, and social equity over punishment.