Full Description
One of the most controversial topics on the subject of race, crime, and criminal justice is the disproportionate representation of Blacks in the criminal justice system as offenders and prison inmates. Rather than portraying Blacks as perpetual victims of racism in which societal institutions are solely responsible for reform, this book seeks to put the power of change in the hands of Blacks. It focuses on the preventative role that Blacks might play and considers solution-oriented ways to stop this vicious cycle.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 The Missing Link: Toward a New Look
2 The Controversy: Disproportionate Representation of Blacks in Crime Statistics
3 Enemy Within: Crime is Intra-racial
4 Enemy Within: Realism about Black Socioeconomic Disadvantage
5 What about Immigrants of African Descent?
6 If Immigrants of African Descent Can Do It, So Can African Americans
7 Black Overrepresentation in Crime Statistics: Is the Focus on Racism the real Solution?
References
Index
About the Author
