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Transformative Justice

Creative Interventions Toolkit to stop interpersonal violence
Furthering Transformative Justice, Building Healthy Communities An interview with Philly Stands Up
Generation Five Organisation working to end child sexual abuse in five generations, from an abolitionist perspective
INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence Amazing US based group organising from an abolitionist perspective, led by women of colour.
Resisting Gender Violence Without Cops or Prisons Talk by Victoria Law
The Audre Lorde Project’s Safe OUTside the System Collective Organising efforts for community safety resisting police violence
Towards Transformative Justice Pdf produced by Generation Five
What About the Rapists? Zine Collection of articles representing different approaches to the problem of harm & domination in our communities, from transformative justice-based accountability processes to retributive-based acts of survivor-led retaliation.

Racism & Colonialism

Beyond Walls and Cages. Prisons, borders and global crisis Important book linking migration & the P.I.C. Edited by Jenna M Lloyd, Matt Mitchelson and Andrew Burridge, 2012.
Decolonization Means Prison Abolition Film of a discussion at a conference in Portland.
INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence Amazing US based group organising from an abolitionist perspective, led by women of colour.
The New Abolitionists: (Neo)slave Narratives And Contemporary Prison Writings Written by prisoners about the contemporary prison system in the US
The Queer, feminist & trans politics of prison abolition toolkit

Prisoner Writing & Organising

Bent Bars Project The Bent Bars Project is a letter-writing project for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, gender-variant, intersex, and queer prisoners in Britain
Close Supervision Centres - Torture Units in the UK #2 Publication produced by Bristol ABC about Close Supervision Centres.
Crimethinc Radio #4: Prisoners of the World Unite
On the Out A zine about life after prison, produced by Bristol ABC.
Solidarity Without Prejudice Long term prisoner John Bowden asks what criteria could be used when supporting prisoners
Tenacious, Art & writings by women in prison Regular zine coming out of the US produced by prisoners
The New Abolitionists: (Neo)slave Narratives And Contemporary Prison Writings Written by prisoners about the contemporary prison system in the US
Thoughts on Prisoner Support Written by long term prisoner John Bowden

Prisoner Support & Solidarity

Bent Bars Project The Bent Bars Project is a letter-writing project for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, gender-variant, intersex, and queer prisoners in Britain
Crimethinc Radio #4: Prisoners of the World Unite
Never Alone A zine about supporting prisoners by those on the outside. Produced by the Empty Cages Collective and Bristol ABC.
Solidarity Without Prejudice Long term prisoner John Bowden asks what criteria could be used when supporting prisoners
The Anarchist Black Cross Federation Federation of groups supporting prisoners, political prisoners & prisoners of war
Thoughts on Prisoner Support Written by long term prisoner John Bowden

Prison Industrial Complex

Abandoned: Abolishing female prisons to prevent sexual abuse and herald an end to incarceration Article by David W. Fran. Exploring examples in the US & the UK.
Are Prisons Obsolete? Incredible book by Angela Yvonne Davis, 2003, Seven Stories Press
Beyond Walls and Cages. Prisons, borders and global crisis Important book linking migration & the P.I.C. Edited by Jenna M Lloyd, Matt Mitchelson and Andrew Burridge, 2012.
Captive Genders: Transembodiment and Prison Industrial Complex Book about gender & the P.I.C. An important read.
Challenging the Prison-Industrial Complex: Activism, Arts, and Educational Alternatives Book about how to creatively challenge the prison industrial complex
Close Supervision Centres - Torture Units in the UK #2 Publication produced by Bristol ABC about Close Supervision Centres.
Crimethinc Radio #4: Prisoners of the World Unite
On the Out A zine about life after prison, produced by Bristol ABC.
The Abolitionist Toolkit Toolkit for abolitionists developed by Critical Resistance
The New Abolitionists: (Neo)slave Narratives And Contemporary Prison Writings Written by prisoners about the contemporary prison system in the US
The Prison Works. Occasional texts on the roles of prison and prison labour By Joe Black/Bra Bros. Published by the Campaign Against Prison Slavery and Brighton Anarchist Black Cross
The Queer, feminist & trans politics of prison abolition toolkit

Prison Abolition

Abandoned: Abolishing female prisons to prevent sexual abuse and herald an end to incarceration Article by David W. Fran. Exploring examples in the US & the UK.
Abolition Now! Ten years of strategy and struggle against the prison industrial complex. Short book of different articles around prison abolition, mainly US focused by still very real & inspiring.
Are Prisons Obsolete? Incredible book by Angela Yvonne Davis, 2003, Seven Stories Press
Beyond Walls and Cages. Prisons, borders and global crisis Important book linking migration & the P.I.C. Edited by Jenna M Lloyd, Matt Mitchelson and Andrew Burridge, 2012.
Challenging the Prison-Industrial Complex: Activism, Arts, and Educational Alternatives Book about how to creatively challenge the prison industrial complex
Crimethinc Radio #4: Prisoners of the World Unite
Critical Resistance Pioneering US based group organising for prison abolition.
Decolonization Means Prison Abolition Film of a discussion at a conference in Portland.
INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence Amazing US based group organising from an abolitionist perspective, led by women of colour.
Instead of Prisons: Handbook for Abolitionists Comprehensive text on alternatives to prison & the decarceration movement
Prison Abolition is a Queer issue A4 handout on why prison abolition is a queer issue
Prison Abolition is Practical Article by Nathan Goodman
The Abolitionist Toolkit Toolkit for abolitionists developed by Critical Resistance
The Audre Lorde Project’s Safe OUTside the System Collective Organising efforts for community safety resisting police violence
The New Abolitionists: (Neo)slave Narratives And Contemporary Prison Writings Written by prisoners about the contemporary prison system in the US
The Queer, feminist & trans politics of prison abolition toolkit

Policing & Repression

Crimethinc Radio #4: Prisoners of the World Unite
On the Out A zine about life after prison, produced by Bristol ABC.
Resisting Gender Violence Without Cops or Prisons Talk by Victoria Law
The Anarchist Black Cross Federation Federation of groups supporting prisoners, political prisoners & prisoners of war
Under the Yoke of the State Selected anarchist responses to prisons & crime, vol 1. 1886 – 1929

Organising & Resistance

Abolition Now! Ten years of strategy and struggle against the prison industrial complex. Short book of different articles around prison abolition, mainly US focused by still very real & inspiring.
Beyond Walls and Cages. Prisons, borders and global crisis Important book linking migration & the P.I.C. Edited by Jenna M Lloyd, Matt Mitchelson and Andrew Burridge, 2012.
Challenging the Prison-Industrial Complex: Activism, Arts, and Educational Alternatives Book about how to creatively challenge the prison industrial complex
Crimethinc Radio #4: Prisoners of the World Unite
Critical Resistance Pioneering US based group organising for prison abolition.
How Nonviolence Protects the State Written by Peter Gelderloos.
INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence Amazing US based group organising from an abolitionist perspective, led by women of colour.
Prison Abolition is Practical Article by Nathan Goodman
The Abolitionist Toolkit Toolkit for abolitionists developed by Critical Resistance
The Anarchist Black Cross Federation Federation of groups supporting prisoners, political prisoners & prisoners of war
The Audre Lorde Project’s Safe OUTside the System Collective Organising efforts for community safety resisting police violence
The Queer, feminist & trans politics of prison abolition toolkit
What About the Rapists? Zine Collection of articles representing different approaches to the problem of harm & domination in our communities, from transformative justice-based accountability processes to retributive-based acts of survivor-led retaliation.
Winds from Below: Radical community organising to make a revolution possible Book produced by the Team Colours Collective. A must read.

Interpersonal Violence

Creative Interventions Toolkit to stop interpersonal violence
Generation Five Organisation working to end child sexual abuse in five generations, from an abolitionist perspective
INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence Amazing US based group organising from an abolitionist perspective, led by women of colour.
The Audre Lorde Project’s Safe OUTside the System Collective Organising efforts for community safety resisting police violence
Towards Transformative Justice Pdf produced by Generation Five
What About the Rapists? Zine Collection of articles representing different approaches to the problem of harm & domination in our communities, from transformative justice-based accountability processes to retributive-based acts of survivor-led retaliation.

International

Beyond Walls and Cages. Prisons, borders and global crisis Important book linking migration & the P.I.C. Edited by Jenna M Lloyd, Matt Mitchelson and Andrew Burridge, 2012.
Critical Resistance Pioneering US based group organising for prison abolition.
Sisters Inside Australian based group who work from an abolitionist perspective
The Anarchist Black Cross Federation Federation of groups supporting prisoners, political prisoners & prisoners of war

Health & Prisons

Dying with cancer: a booklet for prisoners Guide produced by Macmillan Cancer Support
Radical Herbalism Annual gathering & website with links on health justice struggles.
Still We Rise A resource pack for transgender and non-gender conforming people in prison
TGI (Transgender, Gender Variant, and Intersex) Justice Project TGI Justice Project is a group of transgender people—inside and outside of prison—creating a united family in the struggle for survival and freedom.
Treatment Industrial Complex A new report from the US on how for-profit corporations are undermining efforts to treat and rehabilitate prisoners for corporate gain.

Gender & Queer Struggles

Abandoned: Abolishing female prisons to prevent sexual abuse and herald an end to incarceration Article by David W. Fran. Exploring examples in the US & the UK.
Bent Bars Project The Bent Bars Project is a letter-writing project for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, gender-variant, intersex, and queer prisoners in Britain
Captive Genders: Transembodiment and Prison Industrial Complex Book about gender & the P.I.C. An important read.
INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence Amazing US based group organising from an abolitionist perspective, led by women of colour.
Lockdown: prison, repression and gender nonconformity A 22-page zine analysing the enforced gender segregation and classification in prisons as well as strategies for resistance.
Prison Abolition is a Queer issue A4 handout on why prison abolition is a queer issue
Prisons Will Not Protect You An anthology by the radical LGBTQ group “Against Equality”
Resisting Gender Violence Without Cops or Prisons Talk by Victoria Law
Resource section on Prisons by Against Equality A full library of links and articles about queer struggle and prison
Sisters Inside Australian based group who work from an abolitionist perspective
Still We Rise A resource pack for transgender and non-gender conforming people in prison
Tenacious, Art & writings by women in prison Regular zine coming out of the US produced by prisoners
TGI (Transgender, Gender Variant, and Intersex) Justice Project TGI Justice Project is a group of transgender people—inside and outside of prison—creating a united family in the struggle for survival and freedom.
The Queer, feminist & trans politics of prison abolition toolkit
What About the Rapists? Zine Collection of articles representing different approaches to the problem of harm & domination in our communities, from transformative justice-based accountability processes to retributive-based acts of survivor-led retaliation.

Films

Decolonization Means Prison Abolition Film of a discussion at a conference in Portland.
Resisting Gender Violence Without Cops or Prisons Talk by Victoria Law

Books

Abolition Now! Ten years of strategy and struggle against the prison industrial complex. Short book of different articles around prison abolition, mainly US focused by still very real & inspiring.
Are Prisons Obsolete? Incredible book by Angela Yvonne Davis, 2003, Seven Stories Press
Beyond Walls and Cages. Prisons, borders and global crisis Important book linking migration & the P.I.C. Edited by Jenna M Lloyd, Matt Mitchelson and Andrew Burridge, 2012.
Captive Genders: Transembodiment and Prison Industrial Complex Book about gender & the P.I.C. An important read.
Challenging the Prison-Industrial Complex: Activism, Arts, and Educational Alternatives Book about how to creatively challenge the prison industrial complex
Prisons Will Not Protect You An anthology by the radical LGBTQ group “Against Equality”
The New Abolitionists: (Neo)slave Narratives And Contemporary Prison Writings Written by prisoners about the contemporary prison system in the US
Under the Yoke of the State Selected anarchist responses to prisons & crime, vol 1. 1886 – 1929
Winds from Below: Radical community organising to make a revolution possible Book produced by the Team Colours Collective. A must read.

Anarchism

Crimethinc Radio #4: Prisoners of the World Unite
How Nonviolence Protects the State Written by Peter Gelderloos.
On the Out A zine about life after prison, produced by Bristol ABC.
The Anarchist Black Cross Federation Federation of groups supporting prisoners, political prisoners & prisoners of war
Thoughts on Prisoner Support Written by long term prisoner John Bowden
Under the Yoke of the State Selected anarchist responses to prisons & crime, vol 1. 1886 – 1929
What About the Rapists? Zine Collection of articles representing different approaches to the problem of harm & domination in our communities, from transformative justice-based accountability processes to retributive-based acts of survivor-led retaliation.