Justice with Both Eyes Open Author:Marc Alexander Never have ordinary New Zealanders been more anxious about crime than today. Many feel their safety threatened and their property insecure as they lawfully go about their daily life; they fear that their children could fall victim to sexual predators or worse; that drugs are pervading all levels of society; that the police can no longer protect ... more »the weak and apprehend the wicked in short, that society is under siege. But what are the facts, and what sensible conclusions can we draw from them? In this new book, Marc Alexander asks the big questions, such as: Why does the system not prevent re-offending: Is life imprisonment without the possibility of parole a sensible option for some crimes? He also takes a deeply thoughtful look at the causes of crime and considers why the system has often failed the victims and their families. He casts a critical eye over local case studies, while broadening the focus to draw lessons from police and criminal justice systems overseas, providing a clearly reasoned argument for change in policing, the courts and sentencing, parole, prison, the family and drugs. Justice With Both Eyes Open is essential reading for all who want a better and safer world for their children.« less