Can community involvement dismantle the traditional power of the court system?
In short: Raj Jayadev explores "participatory defense," a movement that shifts the power balance in the US court system by empowering families and community members to directly influence their loved ones' legal cases.
The video examines a model of criminal justice reform that moves beyond passive observation toward active participation. By involving community members in the legal process, the movement aims to transform how court cases are navigated and decided.
By pointing to over 4,000 years of 'time saved' regarding imprisonment, Jayadev emphasises how this method produces real-world effects. The goal is to fundamentally shift the landscape of power within the courts through collective action.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Raj Jayadev: Community-powered criminal justice reform
- Also: Community-powered Criminal Justice Reform (2019) | NIC Web Link
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