What a World Without Prisons Could Look Like

Explore a visionary approach to criminal justice in this 15-minute TED Talk. Discover how restorative justice centers, designed by Deanna Van Buren, offer an alternative to mass incarceration by focusing on repairing relationships and addressing the root causes of crime. Learn about innovative spaces that provide safe environments for dialogue, reconciliation, job training, and social services aimed at preventing entry into the justice system. Gain insights from the perspectives of incarcerated individuals who contributed to these designs. Consider the possibilities of a world without prisons and the potential for creating transformative alternatives that address societal issues at their core.