Word of the Day: CARCERAL

carceral (adj) - of or pertaining to prison or imprisonment [kahr-suh-ruhl]

BREAKDOWN: CARCER- (prison) + -AL (pertaining to)

“Experiential carceral knowledge is what we learned by being labeled, caged, and then supervised. What we saw, felt, and heard while part of the carceral system is invaluable knowledge—data—that certainly informs any discussion of criminal justice issues.” —James M. Binnall