discrimination in criminal justice administration

"The author relates how her cousin was imprisoned at the age of fifteen for attempted carjacking and how she took him in upon his release, only to lose him to the deadly streets of South Central L.A."--OCLC.

"The Black Lives Matter Movement has shined a light on the frequently unequal treatment of African Americans by the US justice system. This has led to some backlash, including the protest slogans All Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter. The viewpoints in this volume examine the truths regarding the justice system and people of color in the United States. Do the police have a problem when it comes to racial discrimination? Is the court system biased against people of color? Can gang violence be curbed without racial profiling? Experts from the field offer very different perspectives on this . . . topic"--Provided by publisher.

"A young activist opens a window for young readers into his fight for equal education, racial justice, and economic equity. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Haitian immigrants, Frantzy Luzincourt has dedicated his life to service and the empowerment of youth voices. When he was fifteen, Frantzy became the founding president of his high school's Black Student Union, where he advocated for more Black male teachers and for bringing social justice into school curriculum. Frantzy now fights to ensure that all students, no matter their background, have access to equitable schools where young voices are championed. After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, Frantzy and his friends formed the Strategy for Black Lives coalition, which centers youth voices and mobilizes communities to fight against racism, discrimination, and inequity"-- Provided by publisher.

"A powerful true story and groundbreaking account of bias in the courtroom from CNN senior legal analyst Laura Coates, recounting her time as a Black female prosecutor for the US Department of Justice"--.

The Black Lives Matter movement has shined a light on the frequently unequal treatment of African Americans by the U.S. justice system. This has led to some adverse reactions, including the protest slogans All Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter. The viewpoints in this volume examine the truths regarding the justice system and people of color in the United States. Do the police have a problem when it comes to racial discrimination? Is the court system biased against people of color? Can gang violence be curbed without racial profiling? Experts from the field offer very different perspectives on this important topic.

Institutional racism played a key role in America's beginnings, and it is still present today, although it has taken different form. In housing, health care, education, employment, policing, and more, systemic racism perpetuates inequality and puts African Americans at a disadvantage. This book shows what systemic racism looks like today and discusses efforts aimed at altering this dynamic.

After multiple police killings of unarmed African Americans, activists have called for immediate and meaningful changes. The focus is on community-police interactions, law enforcement policies, and the defunding of police departments. This book examines what defunding and other reforms entail and offers a look at some of the changes already underway.

"There is a long and ugly history of violent encounters between law enforcement officers and Americans of color, particularly Black Americans. About 1,000 Americans are killed each year by law-enforcement officers, and numerous studies have found a link between race and police killings"--Provided by publisher.

The author describes his childhood of homelessness, poverty, and abuse; how he shot a woman in the face during a mugging; and how he was sentenced to life in prison at age fourteen. Details how his victim forgave him and advocated for his freedom which was obtained by the Equal Justice Initiative. Discusses the U.S. criminal justice system, the mass incarceration of youth of color, and the work of the Equal Justice Initiative.

A collection of articles that examines punishment within the American criminal justice system and the move toward restorative justice, which prioritizes community-led reconciliation between victim and offender.