Disproportionate Minority Contact and Racism in by Paul R. Ketchum PAPERBACK

Bristol University Press

Examine the systemic issues within the US juvenile justice system and understand how color-blind racism criminalizes non-White youth. This educational book, 'Disproportionate Minority Contact and Racism in the US', draws on original data, including interviews with court and probation officers, and juvenile self-reports to provide a structural perspective on racial and ethnic inequality. Written by Paul R. Ketchum and B. Mitchell Peck, this 242-page paperback offers crucial insights into how race operates in the United States, challenging individual bias as the sole explanation for disparities. Key Features: - Explores Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) in the US juvenile justice system. - Analyzes the role of color-blind racism in criminalizing minority youth. - Utilizes original data and interviews for in-depth analysis. - Advocates for a structural perspective on racial and ethnic inequality. This book is essential for understanding the complex intersection of race, justice, and societal structures in America. Summary: Disproportionate Minority Contact and Racism in the US, Educational, Paperback, 242 pages, Published 2022 by Bristol University Press, ISBN 9781529202458.