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- Roberto Sirvent, BAR Book Forum EditorRather than benevolent protector, the state enables and often perpetuates violence against marginalized communities, criminalizing them.
- Roberto Sirvent, BAR Book Forum EditorThe racism of the larger society is internalized in us, including those of us who are Black and brown, and must be methodically confronted.
- Roberto Sirvent, BAR Abolition Spotlight EditorIncarcerated people are limited to pushing prison reform, while the unincarcerated have the privilege to advocate abolition.