The theme of inhumane prison conditions arises unexpectedly when Stevenson learns that Charlie was being gang-raped in adult prison. Stevenson thinks Charlie is way too small and young-looking and terrified to be even fourteen. What hangs in the balance is nothing less than the soul of a great nation.' -DESMOND TUTU, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 'An inspiring and powerful story. Just Mercy study guide contains a biography of Peter Abelard, literature essays, quiz questions. Praise for Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption: 'Important and compelling.' -TRACY KIDDER, author of Mountains Beyond Mountains 'Gripping. EJI strives to end mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, working to protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. Through the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), an organization Stevenson founded as a young lawyer and for which he currently serves as Executive Director, this important work continues.

& Stevenson, Bryan, lexile & reading level: 1130. criminal justice system on behalf of those in society who have experienced some type of discrimination and/or have been wrongly accused of a crime and who deserve a powerful advocate and due justice under the law. Read Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults): A True Story of the Fight for Justice by Stevenson, Bryan A. In this very personal work-proceeds of which will go to charity-Bryan Stevenson recounts many and varied stories of his work as a lawyer in the U.S. justice system, detailing from his personal experience his many challenges and efforts as a lawyer and social advocate, especially on behalf of America's most rejected and marginalized people. calls 'as compelling as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so,' Bryan Stevenson delves deep into the broken U.S. 'In this young adult adaptation of the acclaimed bestselling Just Mercy, which the New York Times.

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