Community Discussion: What’s Prison For? with Bill Keller

In this episode, we share a recording from our book club discussion of What’s Prison For? Punishment and Rehabilitation in the Age of Mass Incarceration by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Bill Keller.Keller — former executive editor of The New York Times and founding editor-in-chief of The Marshall Project — joined the first portion of the conversation to discuss redemption, the role of correctional officers in shaping prison culture, and why preparing incarcerated people for reentry is essential to public safety and human dignity.After his remarks, the discussion opens to community members, who reflect on how the book challenged their understanding of accountability, second chances, and the purpose of incarceration. Together, participants explore what justice can look like beyond punishment.Next Book Club SelectionWe’re looking ahead to our next discussion featuring The Untold Story of Lethal Injection by Montana author Corinna Barrett Lain. We’re grateful that Corinna will join the conversation on September 22 from 12:00–1:00 p.m.Additional details and registration will be available as the date approaches.

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