Imagine Doing Better: Why Policies Backfire and How Prevention Thinking Can Change Everything

A bold vision for reimagining harmful public policies through prevention.

Public policies in the United States are built on certain assumptions: that long-term prison sentences deter crime, that corporate profits benefit everyone, that police are the best way to ensure safety, and that meritocracy ensures equal opportunity. Yet, as public health expert Paul J. Fleming reveals, mountains of evidence show that many of these widely accepted policies cause harm, perpetuate inequities, and even l...