Epilogue
Abstract
Abstract In the Epilogue, the author reflects on where she stands between hope and despair. The book is both a ‘sinister alarm signal’ about the state of our prisons and the deep fog of misunderstanding growing in the world, and a signpost towards what is possible when humanity lives as an idea. In the interests of the life force, we need to treat others and be treated as fully human. A major re-envisioning of humanity, professionalism, and penal moderation is needed in relation to prisons. Outside in communities, clearer thinking about what sustaining environments look like is needed. We need to live in a resonant rather than mute world.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
Criminal Justice and Penology
Torture
Ethics
and Law
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Oxford University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 373–376
- Publication date
- 12 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter