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Race in the criminal justice system / by Alexis Burling ; content consultant, Toya Like, PhD, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology, University of Missouri Kansas City.

Author/creator Burling, Alexis
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoMinneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2018]
Description112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Content Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete
Subject(s)
Series Race in America
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 -- Essential facts -- Glossary.
Abstract "Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race in the Criminal Justice System examines the experience of minorities in the court and prison system, delving into the historical institutions and laws that underpin today's system and exploring what governments and activists are doing to face these issues. Features include essential facts, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2016962260
ISBN9781532110368
ISBN1532110367

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