Good Courts: The Case for Problem-Solving Justice
A new edition of Good Courts featuring an introduction by former New York State Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman is now available from Quid Pro Books.
Greg Berman and John Feinblatt’s seminal book about problem-solving justice, Good Courts documents the work of community courts, drug courts, domestic violence courts, and other problem-solving courts. Along the way, Berman and Feinblatt make the case that meaningful alternatives to incarceration can help reduce crime and improve public trust in justice.
Praise for Good Courts:
"Good Courts offers a roadmap of the role that courts can play in improving the safety of victims, the strength of communities, and the well-being of defendants. I hope that the reformers of tomorrow take heed." -- Jonathan Lippman, Former New York State Chief Judge
"Greg Berman and John Feinblatt put forward fundamental reforms to restore accountability and legitimacy to our criminal justice system." -- Mother Jones
"An accessible and provocative call for change." -- Publishers Weekly
"This is a well-informed and well-argued book that should be welcomed as a substantial contribution to scholarship on American courts." -- Criminal Justice Review
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