Criminal Justice

A powerful and thought-provoking true story follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his history-making battle for justice. After graduating from Harvard, Bryan had his pick of lucrative jobs. Instead, he heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned or who were not afforded proper representation, with the support of local advocate Eva Ansley. One of his first and most incendiary cases is that of Walter McMillian.

Examines the criminal justice system and its role in protecting society while attempting to rehabilitate those who are incarcerated. Focuses on factors leading to criminal behavior; how those who commit crimes can be considered victims; how being incarcerated most often leads to recidivism; and how social service professionals, can best use education, prevention and intervention to help the ex-offender break the cycle that keeps them coming back to prison.

Provides an overview of a career in the field of criminal justice, including officers, investigators and special agents.

Exposes America's prison problem and explores ways to unshackle the Land of the Free through vital criminal justice reforms. With 2.3 million people behind bars, the U.S. has the largest prison population in the history of the world. Through dramatic first-hand accounts, expert testimony, and shocking statistics, Incarcerating US asks fundamental questions about the prison system in America: What is the purpose of prison? Why did our prison population explode in the 1970s? What can make our justice system more just?