Decarcerating Disability: Deinstitutionalization and Prison Abolition

Decarcerating Disability: A Groundbreaking Analysis of Deinstitutionalization and Prison Abolition Liat Ben-Moshe's seminal work provides a crucial corrective to the ongoing debate around prison abolition, highlighting the significant role played by deinstitutionalization in shaping our carceral systems. By examining the intersection of disability rights and incarceration, Ben-Moshe reveals how decarceration is not only an attainable goal but also a necessary step towards creating a more just society. This book offers a rich analysis of lived experience, history, and culture, shedding light on the limitations of disability rights discourses and the tactics employed to secure freedom. Through its groundbreaking case studies, Decarcerating Disability challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about deinstitutionalization, prison abolition, and the complex relationships between these issues. By exploring the connections between deinstitutionalization and decarceration, Ben-Moshe provides a nuanced understanding of the ways in which our current systems of incarceration perpetuate inequality and injustice. This thought-provoking work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of disability rights, carceral studies, or social justice.