“Arrested Justice: Black Women, Violence, and America’s Prison Nation” by Beth E. Used college textbook. Used at UConn during the 2026 spring semester. Richie is a textbook that delves into the intersections of race, gender, and violence in the US criminal justice system. Published by New York University Press in 2012, this book explores the experiences of black women within the prison nation, focusing on issues of abuse, sociology, women’s studies, and ethnic studies. With a trade paperback format and 244 pages, this book offers a nuanced perspective on the impact of systemic violence on black women and society at large.