Debunking Deterrence Theory with Trauma-Informed Science
Over the last several decades, the “tough on crime” narrative has served as a powerful political slogan that promises protection through punishment. Policies such as mandatory minimum sentences, aggressive policing, cash bail, and mass incarceration are routinely framed as necessary defenses against dangerous individuals (The Sentencing Project, 2024). However, data reveals that these policies disproportionately […]