Title: Prisoners’ Self-Help Litigation Manual, 4th Edition
Summary:
Content Overview:
“Prisoners’ Self-Help Litigation Manual” is an indispensable guide for incarcerated individuals seeking to navigate the legal system and advocate for their rights. Authored by John Boston and Daniel E. Manville, this fourth edition provides comprehensive information on the legal rights and remedies available to prisoners, including strategies for filing lawsuits, addressing constitutional violations, and challenging prison conditions. The manual covers a wide range of topics, from access to courts and legal research to drafting complaints and conducting trials. It also includes practical tips, sample forms, and case law references to assist readers in understanding and asserting their legal rights effectively. With its empowering and informative content, the manual serves as a vital resource for prisoners, legal advocates, and anyone interested in criminal justice reform.
Authors:
John Boston: John Boston is a renowned civil rights attorney and advocate for prisoners’ rights. He has dedicated his career to providing legal assistance to incarcerated individuals and improving access to justice for marginalized communities. Boston has authored numerous publications on prisoners’ rights and has been involved in landmark litigation challenging unconstitutional prison conditions.
Daniel E. Manville: Daniel E. Manville is a prominent legal scholar and former director of the Civil Rights Clinic at Michigan State University College of Law. He has extensive experience litigating civil rights cases on behalf of prisoners and has been a leading voice in advocating for criminal justice reform. Manville’s expertise in prisoners’ rights law and his commitment to social justice have made him a respected figure in the legal community.
Publisher:
The “Prisoners’ Self-Help Litigation Manual, 4th Edition” is published by Oxford University Press