America's Silent Crimes

What Justice Doesn't Speak Of

Darius Robinson

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Ebookit.com
16 January 2024

Society & culture: general; Crime & criminology; Central government policies; Criminal law & procedure

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"Explore the Shadows of the American Justice System

Delve into the unspoken transgressions deeply embedded in the very fabric of America's legal landscape. ""America's Silent Crimes: What Justice Doesn't Speak Of"" is a gripping exploration of the systemic failures and silent miscarriages of justice that plague our society. This compelling narrative sheds light on the untold stories and overlooked victims hidden behind the façade of legal fairness.

With meticulous research, the book uncovers the Foundation of Silence, where the evolution of the justice system has given rise to selective enforcement and societal blindness. Witness the heart-wrenching accounts of the Victims without a Voice, whose struggles against socioeconomic disenfranchisement are overlooked by crime reports and media narratives.

Experience the chilling reality of the Illusion of Fair Trial, where rushed decisions and the jury selection process reveal a skewed path to justice. Understand the perverse preference for Punishment over Rehabilitation, which perpetuates the cycle of incarceration and hampers the successful reintegration of the formerly incarcerated into society.

Reexamine the controversial War on Drugs, unveiling the intertwined roots of policy and prejudice that give rise to mandatory minimums and the mistreatment of addiction as a criminal, rather than health, issue. Peer behind the blue curtain in Policing the Unseen, scrutinizing when law enforcement dynamics shift from protection to aggression. The haunting section on The Specter of Mental Health reveals the harrowing consequences of criminalizing mental illness and the horrific reality of solitary confinement.

Embark on a journey through the chapters that place you in the thick of critical issues; witness the Juvenile Justice: The Silent Future, and confront the gendered nuances pervading the legal system in The Gendered Gavel. Unearth the seldom-discussed realm of White Collar Silence and enter the complex domain of The Digital Shadow to confront cybercrime and the privacy paradox.

In its final act, the book boldly envisions a reformed system where the Breaking of Silence echoes across communities, demanding action and accountability. ""America's Silent Crimes: What Justice Doesn't Speak Of"" is an essential read for those who dare to confront the uncomfortable truths of our justice system and seek a path toward genuine reform."

By: Darius Robinson
Imprint: Ebookit.com
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 177g
ISBN: 9781456644475
ISBN 10: 1456644475
Pages: 114
Publication Date: 16 January 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active