Prisons, Policing, and the Feminist Fight to End Violence Against Women and Gender

Violence against women and gender non-conforming people is a global pandemic. In the United States, one in four women will experience sexual violence in her lifetime, and one in three will experience physical violence by an intimate partner. Transgender people are at even greater risk of violence, with transgender women of color being particularly vulnerable.

All Our Trials: Prisons, Policing, and the Feminist Fight to End Violence (Women, Gender, and Sexuality in American History)

by Lee Drutman

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Prisons and policing play a significant role in perpetuating violence against women and gender non-conforming people. The vast majority of people in prison are men, and many of them have been convicted of violent crimes against women. In addition, the prison system itself is often a site of violence, with women and gender non-conforming people being disproportionately subjected to sexual abuse and other forms of mistreatment.

Policing also plays a role in perpetuating violence against women and gender non-conforming people. Police officers are often the first responders to reports of domestic violence and sexual assault, and their response can have a significant impact on the victim's experience. Unfortunately, police officers are often not trained to handle these cases effectively, and they may even perpetuate the violence themselves.

The feminist movement has long recognized the role of prisons and policing in perpetuating violence against women and gender non-conforming people. Feminists have called for the abolition of prisons and policing, and for the development of alternative approaches to safety and justice that do not rely on violence.

This book examines the role of prisons and policing in perpetuating violence against women and gender non-conforming people, and explores feminist strategies for transformative change. The book brings together a diverse group of scholars, activists, and practitioners to provide a comprehensive analysis of this critical issue.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the role of prisons in perpetuating violence against women and gender non-conforming people. The second part examines the role of policing in perpetuating violence against women and gender non-conforming people. The third part explores feminist strategies for transformative change.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the role of prisons and policing in perpetuating violence against women and gender non-conforming people, and in developing feminist strategies for transformative change.

Table of Contents

2. Part 1: The Role of Prisons in Perpetuating Violence Against Women and Gender Non-Conforming People
1. Chapter 1: The Prison Industrial Complex and Violence Against Women
2. Chapter 2: The Impact of Incarceration on Women and Gender Non-Conforming People
3. Chapter 3: Resisting Violence in Prison
3. Part 2: The Role of Policing in Perpetuating Violence Against Women and Gender Non-Conforming People
1. Chapter 4: The Police and Domestic Violence
2. Chapter 5: The Police and Sexual Assault
3. Chapter 6: The Police and Transgender People
4. Part 3: Feminist Strategies for Transformative Change
1. Chapter 7: Abolitionist Feminism
2. Chapter 8: Transformative Justice
3. Chapter 9: Community-Based Safety

About the Editors

Andrea Smith is a Cherokee scholar and activist. She is the author of Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide and Native Americans and the Christian Right: The Gendered Politics of Unification and Cultural Survival.

Jackie Wang is a Chinese American feminist scholar and activist. She is the author of Carceral Capitalism and Beyond Prisons: A New Vision for the Justice System.

Endorsements

"This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the role of prisons and policing in perpetuating violence against women and gender non-conforming people. Andrea Smith and Jackie Wang have brought together a powerful collection of essays that expose the systemic nature of this violence and offer hope for transformative change."

-Angela Davis, author of Are Prisons Obsolete?

"This book is a game-changer. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of prisons and policing in perpetuating violence against women and gender non-conforming people, and it offers a clear roadmap for transformative change. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to create a more just and equitable world."

-Kimberlé Crenshaw, author of On Intersectionality: Essential Writings

All Our Trials: Prisons, Policing, and the Feminist Fight to End Violence (Women, Gender, and Sexuality in American History)

by Lee Drutman

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7987 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	246 pages

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