Race, Crime and Injustice

Catalog description

Explores the intersection of race and the criminal justice system. Considers how racism and racial discrimination remain central issues, evidenced by historical events like the Kerner Commission's assessment of 1960s riots and recent incidents such as the 2020 protests. Delves into the complex relationship between law enforcement and marginalized communities of color, where disproportionate offending and victimization strain resources. Covers the impact of policing approaches and mass incarceration on BIPOC communities, further exacerbated by segregation policies. Addresses historical inequalities tied to the death penalty's application to communities of color and explores the cumulative effect of a biased criminal justice system. Through this exploration of macro-structural conditions, community violence, role model depletion due to incarceration, and interactions with law enforcement, grasp the influences on young individuals in lower socioeconomic communities of color, including engagement in the juvenile justice system.