'Survival pending revolution': Dominque Conway on education, political abolition, and reform

Jul 8, 2024 · 31m 46s
'Survival pending revolution': Dominque Conway on education, political abolition, and reform
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One of the most persistent myths about the US prison system is that the system of mass incarceration helps deter and change harmful behavior. Yet according to the federal government's...

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One of the most persistent myths about the US prison system is that the system of mass incarceration helps deter and change harmful behavior. Yet according to the federal government's own statistics, more than 80 percent of formerly incarcerated people will be arrested within a decade after their release. The astronomical rate of recidivism reflects two realities: the prison system targets people for political reasons, and fails to address the roots of social problems. Dominque Conway joins Rattling the Bars to discuss her experience leading prison-based mentorship programs behind bars, and how she and others have used political education as a tool to not only address social problems, but transform people into active agents of change within their communities.

Studio Production: David Hebden, Cameron Granadino
Post-Production: Cameron Granadino, David Hebden

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