Defund the Police

Name: Defund the Police
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SKU: 9781447361671
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An International Insurrection

By Chris Cunneen

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Defund the Police challenges the conventional view of police as protectors in western liberal democracies by examining the persistent issues of police violence and reform failures. Chris Cunneen offers the first comprehensive international overview of police divestment, exploring alternative models to criminalisation and incarceration. Through practical case studies, the book reimagines community safety beyond traditional policing, making it essential reading for those engaged with protest movements, policy reform, and abolitionism.
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This book suits academics, policy makers, activists, and readers interested in social justice, Black Lives Matter, and contemporary debates on policing and abolition.

This book examines the 'defund the police' movement from historical and contemporary perspectives. Against the backdrop of abolition and the failure of police reform, it uses international case studies to reimagine community safety beyond policing and imprisonment.

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In western liberal democracies, the police are viewed as guardians of public safety and enforcers of the law. How accurate is this? Given police violence and the failure of many attempts at reform, attention has turned to other models of managing criminality, including defunding the police and instead funding alternatives to criminalisation and incarceration.

Defund the Police is the first comprehensive overview of police divestment, using international examples and case studies to reimagine community safety beyond policing and imprisonment.

Showcasing a range of practical examples, this topical book will be relevant for academics, policy makers, activists, and all those interested in the Black Lives Matter movement, protest movements, and the renewed interest in policing and abolitionism more generally.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Chris Cunneen's analysis has been praised for its clarity and persuasive critique of policing. Onwubiko Agozino highlights its global perspective on police violence and resistance, while Larissa Behrendt regards it as a powerful, evidence-based must-read by a leading criminologist. Alex S. Vitale commends the book’s presentation of concrete strategies toward a police-free future, emphasising its relevance and urgency.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781447361671

Publisher: Bristol University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Policy Press

Illustration: Not illustrated

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

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Weight: 250g

Pages: 274

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About the Author

Chris Cunneen is Professor of Criminology at Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Technology Sydney and is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia.

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