Based on the readings(Davis Ch. 1 and the Kaba and Hayes article) carefully explain what you think the authors mean by prison abolition. What are some of the core ideas behind abolition, according to these authors? In your answer, make sure you give clear examples from the readings to support your points. Why do the authors claim it is so difficult if not impossible to imagine a society without prisons? In your answer, make sure you explain why it’s important for these authors for everyone to reflect on and ask questions about prison abolition. Finally, include your own assessment of Week One readings—in particular, explain why you do or do not agree with what the authors are claiming. As you answer this part of the question, think about what assumptions you have developed about the prison in American society, where you learned these ideas, and whether you think there can be real justice without prisons.
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