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The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth
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"The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth" by Kristin Henning explores the pervasive racial biases within the American legal system that disproportionately affect Black youth.
The book delves into how implicit biases and systemic injustices lead to the criminalization of normal adolescent behavior in Black communities.
Henning provides detailed analysis of cases and policies, highlighting the ways in which Black youth are often treated more harshly than their white counterparts.
The author also examines the psychological and social impact of these injustices on Black youth.
"The Rage of Innocence" offers a critical examination of racial inequality in the legal system and proposes reforms to address these issues.
The book delves into how implicit biases and systemic injustices lead to the criminalization of normal adolescent behavior in Black communities.
Henning provides detailed analysis of cases and policies, highlighting the ways in which Black youth are often treated more harshly than their white counterparts.
The author also examines the psychological and social impact of these injustices on Black youth.
"The Rage of Innocence" offers a critical examination of racial inequality in the legal system and proposes reforms to address these issues.