Race in the Criminal Justice System
From the Series Race in America
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. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 8 |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| BISACS | JNF030000, JNF025170, JNF038100 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Abdo Publishing |
| Imprint | Essential Library |
| Series | Race in America |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 112 |
| Lexile | 1150 |
| ISBN | 9781532110368 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2017-09-01 |
| Author | Alexis Burling |
| Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Table of contents |
| Dewey | 364 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 6.25 x 9.25 |
Race in America – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Race relations in the United States are liberally discussed, with much consideration for legislation and activist efforts like the civil rights movement and Black Lives Matter. Informative sidebars augment the text, and discussion starters are included with each chapter’s conclusion. This captivating look at race and racism is extremely pertinent to current national and international events.