Negative Images: A Simple Matter of Black and White?

An Examination of 'Race' and the Juvenile Justice System

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Criminal law, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Discrimination & Race Relations
Cover of the book Negative Images: A Simple Matter of Black and White? by Bruce M. Kirk, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Bruce M. Kirk ISBN: 9781351915526
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 5, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Bruce M. Kirk
ISBN: 9781351915526
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 5, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

That black young people have been subject to unequal treatment in the youth justice system has been the belief of some individuals and groups, reinforced, at best, by anecdotal evidence. Negative Images: A Simple Matter of Black and White? provides not only evidential weight to uphold this view but also provides some insights into the processes by which it comes about. Findings of a case study detailed in the book demonstrate how in one youth court black youths were over-represented amongst those receiving high-tariff sentencing and that this over-representation could not be explained by seriousness or persistence of offending. Whilst responsibility for differential sentencing has often been laid at the door of Magistrates, this study reveals how social work court report practice may be contributing to the situation.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

That black young people have been subject to unequal treatment in the youth justice system has been the belief of some individuals and groups, reinforced, at best, by anecdotal evidence. Negative Images: A Simple Matter of Black and White? provides not only evidential weight to uphold this view but also provides some insights into the processes by which it comes about. Findings of a case study detailed in the book demonstrate how in one youth court black youths were over-represented amongst those receiving high-tariff sentencing and that this over-representation could not be explained by seriousness or persistence of offending. Whilst responsibility for differential sentencing has often been laid at the door of Magistrates, this study reveals how social work court report practice may be contributing to the situation.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Attachment-Informed Grief Therapy by Bruce M. Kirk
Cover of the book Globalization and Technocapitalism by Bruce M. Kirk
Cover of the book Student Handbook of Criminal Justice and Criminology by Bruce M. Kirk
Cover of the book A Reappraisal of Economic Development by Bruce M. Kirk
Cover of the book Fabricating Quality in Education by Bruce M. Kirk
Cover of the book Social needs versus economic efficiency in China : Sun Yefang's critique of socialist economics / edited and translated with an introduction by K.K. Fung. by Bruce M. Kirk
Cover of the book Francois Mitterrand by Bruce M. Kirk
Cover of the book Theological Reflection and the Pursuit of Ideals by Bruce M. Kirk
Cover of the book Resources Booms and Macroeconomic Adjustments in Developing Countries by Bruce M. Kirk
Cover of the book The Age of the Dictators by Bruce M. Kirk
Cover of the book Between Psychology and Psychotherapy (Psychology Revivals) by Bruce M. Kirk
Cover of the book The Politics of the Black Sea Region by Bruce M. Kirk
Cover of the book Knowing Differently by Bruce M. Kirk
Cover of the book The Renaissance of American Indian Higher Education by Bruce M. Kirk
Cover of the book Women in Charge (Routledge Revivals) by Bruce M. Kirk
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy