From the archives: The simple idea that could transform US criminal justice

Published: Oct. 7, 2020, 11 a.m.

We are raiding the Audio Long Reads archives and bringing you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2015: Judge Victoria Pratt looks defendants in the eye, asks them to write essays about their goals, and applauds them for complying – and she is getting results. By Tina Rosenberg. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod