Putting readers at the defense table, this book forces us to consider how any of us might be swept up in the system, whether we hired a bad lawyer, bear a slight resemblance to someone else in the world, or are not good with awkward silence. The stories of Brooks’s cases and clients pa...
For World Press Freedom Day, UC Press celebrates the work of journalists around the world and recognizes the importance of free press principles. The books featured highlight the stories of journalists and the issues facing press freedom today. Learn more about the history of World Press ...
In light of Father’s Day and ongoing conversations on police and prison reform, UC Press acknowledges incarcerated fathers and the challenges that families face. The following titles highlight numerous issues in the criminal justice system from wrongful convictions to the California parol...
Recently, the UC Press staff was joyed to host Professor William J. Drummond at our headquarters. Throughout the year, UC Press invites our authors to visit us in Oakland to participate in our Campfire Conversation series, where they present their research, recount their careers, and disc...