What about crime?

We see alarming rise in excesses of policing, whether it's ICE's terror operations in the US, or oppression of the pro-Palestine movement or climate activists here in the UK.
We see unjust sentences and immoral laws throughout the world, guided by systems set up by a small number of privileged people.

Is there an alternative?

Let's discuss what the anarchist theory suggests for mitigating anti-social behavior in a way that is humane, kind, and focused on repair and rehabilitation.
We will use the chapter on crime from an Anarchist FAQ, please give it a read. Here is a small excerpt:

> by reorganizing society so that it empowers everyone and actively encourages the use of all our intellectual, emotional and sensuous abilities, crime would soon cease to be the huge problem that it is now. As for the anti-social behavior or clashes between individuals that might still exist in such a society, it would be dealt with in a system based on respect for the individual and a recognition of the social roots of the problem. Restraint would be kept to a minimum. Anarchists think that public opinion and social pressure would be the main means of preventing anti-social acts in an anarchist society.

A few questions that will get the conversation started:

1. What are the pros and cons of the specialized justice systems prevalent in Western societies?
2. What ideas from the text do you like? What do you disagree with?
3. How do you imagine a perfect justice system?

Please join the discussion, and see you there!