Race in the criminal justice system / by Alexis Burling ; content consultant, Toya Like, PhD.
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Race in the criminal justice system / by Alexis Burling ; content consultant, Toya Like, PhD.
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9781680788211
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Publication Information:
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, [2018]
Physical Description:
1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (some color).
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
The death of Sandra Bland -- A new century divided -- The war on drugs -- Immigration and the criminal justice system -- The scourge in sentencing -- Behind bars -- Post-prison prejudice -- The prison reform movement.
Summary:
Examines how issues surrounding race affect the criminal justice system in America, from the lasting effects of slavery on generations of African Americans to racial profiling. Includes text-related questions, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.
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Interest grade level:
9-12.
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1150 Lexile.
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