What Does It Mean to Defund the Police?

by Jessica S Henry, Kelisa Wing

Overview

The Racial Justice in America series explores topics from anti-racism and white privilege to being an ally and policing in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach readers of all races and encourage them to approach our country's race issues with open eyes and minds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534180260
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2021
Series:	21st Century Skills Library: Racial Justice in America
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	1020L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Calls fox Changes in Policing 4

Chapter 2 Policing Yesterday and Today 6

Chapter 3 What Does "Defund the Police" Mean? 10

Chapter 4 What Does "Disband the Police" Mean? 14

Do The Work! 20

Chapter 5 What Does "Reform the Police" Mean? 22

Chapter 6 What Does "Abolish the Police" Mean? 26

Chapter 7 Who Decides? 30

Extend Your Learning 32

Glossary 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2021

Gr 3–7—This series explores the deeper concepts of race and racial justice, such as white privilege, antiracism, policing, legal rights, and being an ally. Social justice movements are detailed and suggested personal actions help readers put antiracist ideas into motion within their world. To help readers think more deeply about what they are learning, active lessons are provided. Colorful photos and side notes enrich the text and a table of contents, glossary, index, and further readings increase usability. Each of these well-written, thought-provoking books provides a necessary understanding of our racial past, how to think about the important issues of today, and where to go in the future. These books are essential reading about systematic and intrinsic racism delivered in a powerful way. VERDICT A great choice for supporting current conversations and lessons about racial justice in the United States. Highly recommended.

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