This is a policy focused book on what is wrong with the U.S. criminal justice system and how to fix it, with an emphasis on making Americans all safer in their homes and on the streets. The author is a charismatic, nationally prominent black woman District Attorney of San Francisco who is on her way to higher office and greater things. Introduction to the book will be personal, describing how Harris got to her vision of what needs to be done. The rest of the book will not be self promotional or focused on Harris, but a real analysis. Throughout the book, there will be quotes from prominent policymakers giving their first person views on certain key points and profiles of individual people involved in the innovative program Harris has started. Kamala's first and only priority is public safety. The usual way of looking at approach to crime is wrong: not tough or soft should be smart. The chapters include: Urban Myths If the Prisons Are Full, Why Do We Still Have Crime? A New Breed of DA Public Health model and the role of the 21st Century DA New Approaches in Practice: Back on Track Partnerships in Action Focus on Kids Protecting the Sexually Exploited and Abused Other Groups at Risk: Seniors and Immigrant Community and, The Future (and recap).
