Lawful Neutral: The Justice System and Dungeons and Dragons

Authors

Laura Lea Williams, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note argues that the ban on Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) in prisons is rooted in outdated misconceptions and fails to recognize the game's potential as a rehabilitative tool. It critiques the judicial system's reliance on the Turner test, which has been used to uphold such bans, and advocates for a more nuanced approach that considers the game's benefits in fostering communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills among inmates.

Disciplines

Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law | Intellectual Property Law | Law | Law and Gender

Recommended Citation

Laura L. Williams, Lawful Neutral: The Justice System and Dungeons and Dragons, 26 Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just. 129 (2019).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol26/iss1/8