Sacrificed on the Altar of Public Safety: The Policing of Latino and African American Youth

Past research has grounded young people’s experiences with the police in their neighborhoods and schools, yet lacking from the literature is how the interconnection between these two domains contributes to the hypercriminalization of Latino and African American youth. Forty interviews were conducted...

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Published in:Journal of contemporary criminal justice 2011-08, Vol.27 (3), p.322-341
Main Authors: Vera Sanchez, Claudio G., Adams, Ericka B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children & youth
Criminal justice
Minority & ethnic groups
Police
Public safety
United States
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Summary:Past research has grounded young people’s experiences with the police in their neighborhoods and schools, yet lacking from the literature is how the interconnection between these two domains contributes to the hypercriminalization of Latino and African American youth. Forty interviews were conducted with nondelinquent Latino and African American youth who reside in disadvantaged and high-crime neighborhoods. Youths’ reports suggest a tidal wave of violence throughout their neighborhoods and schools, coupled with heavy surveillance and policing. Policy implications are discussed in terms of the school to criminal justice pipeline prevalent in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
ISSN:1043-9862
1552-5406
DOI:10.1177/1043986211412565