Moved By The State: A Gripping Account of Incarceration and Redemption

In her powerful and eye-opening memoir, Moved By The State, Victoria Law narrates her harrowing journey through the criminal justice system, from her arrest for a nonviolent drug offense to her imprisonment in a maximum-security prison to her eventual redemption.

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Law's story is a microcosm of the mass incarceration crisis that has swept the United States over the past several decades. She is a single mother, a victim of domestic violence, and a person of color—all factors that have been shown to increase the likelihood of arrest and imprisonment. Once she is arrested, Law is subjected to a Kafkaesque legal process that seems designed to punish her at every turn. She is denied bail, held in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, and pressured to plead guilty to a crime she did not commit.

Despite the overwhelming odds against her, Law refuses to give up hope. She fights for her rights, educates herself about the law, and mentors other women who are incarcerated. Through her courage and determination, she eventually wins her freedom and rebuilds her life.

Moved By The State is a powerful indictment of the criminal justice system and a testament to the power of hope. Law's story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, it is possible to find redemption.

Reviews

“Moved By The State is a must-read for anyone interested in the human cost of mass incarceration and the power of hope.” —Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow

“Victoria Law’s memoir is a powerful and moving account of her journey through the criminal justice system. Her story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of redemption.” —Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy

“Moved By The State is a gripping and important book. Victoria Law’s story is a reminder that the criminal justice system is broken and that we need to do more to help those who are caught up in it.” —Van Jones, CNN commentator and author of The Green Collar Economy

About the Author

Victoria Law is a writer, speaker, and advocate for criminal justice reform. She is the founder of the Victoria Law Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides support to women and children who are affected by the criminal justice system. Law is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of San Francisco School of Law.

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Moved by the State: Forced Relocation and Making a Good Life in Postwar Canada (Brenda and David McLean Canadian Studies)

by Tina Loo

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Lending	:	Enabled
File size	:	10252 KB
Print length	:	296 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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