Just Mercy and the US Justice System

Funded Nov 29, 2022

Just Mercy has promoted intense, meaningful discussion and interaction in my classroom. Though many of my students are interested in going into law enforcement, few know the impacts of the judicial system on marginalized citizens. This book has opened their eyes to not only the issues and pitfalls within our systems but also the fact that there are people out there - like Bryan Stevenson - who are trying to help. Stevenson is in the trenches, fighting for those who can't fight for themselves, and he has offered a sense of hope to many of my students who often feel helpless or defeated by these large-scale social issues.

The book has been a huge success, and I am so thankful to you for helping me share these powerful stories with them.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Ziegelhofer