TED: The legacy of racial injustice in the US criminal legal system | Nick Turner and Whitney Pennington Rodgers

The video discusses the Vera Institute's mission to reform the criminal and immigration systems, highlighting the historical context of mass incarceration in the U.S. It explores current trends in justice reform, the impact of COVID-19 on justice systems, and the need to redefine safety and justice. The discussion addresses skepticism about reform efforts and concludes with a hopeful outlook on future changes.

What is the main goal of the Vera Institute of Justice?

How does the speaker describe the criminal legal system?

What significant change regarding Pell grants did the Vera Institute achieve?

What historical context does the speaker provide about mass incarceration?

What role does public health play in the discussion of justice reform according to the speaker?

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to redefine in order to improve safety?

What are some of the non-criminal issues that the speaker believes are being addressed through the criminal legal system?

How does the speaker propose to engage with skeptics of justice reform?

In what ways does the speaker feel hopeful about the future of justice reform?

What does the speaker identify as a significant challenge in the current justice system?