Periagoge
Scenario

When punishment feels deserved but ineffective

My neighbor got arrested for domestic violence and part of me thinks he deserves whatever happens to him, but I also know prison just makes violent men more violent.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Moral outrage collides with empirical knowledge about carceral failure.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Mass incarceration — causes and critique?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.