Image Source - ​Harm, Punishment, and Abolition with Mariame Kaba

Instructions
Use the following sources to help you learn about this topic and complete your Guided Notes.

• ​Podcast: ​​Harm, Punishment, and Abolition with Mariame Kaba (57min)

Guided Notes
Answer the following prompts/questions in your notes.

1. Kaba discusses the differences between punishment and accountability. How do you understand these concepts, and how might accountability be practiced without relying on punitive measures?
   
2. The episode explores the idea of transformative justice. What are some challenges and possibilities of implementing transformative justice in communities that are accustomed to punitive systems?
   
3. Mariame Kaba argues that abolition is not just about dismantling systems but also about building new ones. What alternative structures or community practices do you think could replace prisons and policing?
   
4. How does the conversation in the episode challenge mainstream narratives about justice and safety? Were there any perspectives that shifted or deepened your understanding of these topics?
   
5. Kaba emphasizes the importance of collective care and community responsibility in addressing harm. What are some practical ways individuals and communities can foster a culture of care and accountability?