From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org):
The Sentencing Project is pleased to announce The New Press’ publication of The Meaning of Life: The Case for Abolishing Life Sentences and the launch of our Campaign to End Life Imprisonment. The book and campaign will be unveiled at an event today at the Public Welfare Foundation in Washington, DC. You can watch it live beginning at 9:30 am EST.
Authored by Marc Mauer and Ashley Nellis, with contributions by Kerry Myers, The Meaning of Life argues that the dramatic growth of life imprisonment – which has led to one of every seven people in prison serving a life sentence – requires advocates and lawmakers to address the problem of excessive sentencing to end mass incarceration. Long-term sentences produce declining impacts on crime as people age-out of criminal behavior, while correctional costs increase as this population ages.
Kirkus Reviews describes The Meaning of Life as “A riveting, passionate case against lifetime incarceration and a plea for criminal justice reform, while Publishers Weekly calls it a “trenchant and urgent book.”
In combination with the book, the campaign will engage in public education about the consequences of long sentences and support advocacy efforts to reduce the use of life imprisonment. You can check out the campaign’s website to watch Brave New Films’ video about people impacted by life imprisonment, sign up for news, learn about events and take action for change.
The Meaning of Life can be purchased at local bookstores or through these online sellers.
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