The Rage of Innocence

Kristin Henning

Kristin Henning

The Rage of Innocence

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In The Rage of Innocence, Kristin Henning describes her own experiences of witnessing the discrimination and prejudice of the American authorities towards young black teenagers. As a lawyer, she has seen many cases in which the police and the entire legal system, instead of helping and educating these young African-American girls and boys, have turned on them and systematically marginalised and criminalised them.

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Analysis and key concepts

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Discrimination against Black citizens in the United States starts in schools

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Black teenagers in America are used to being treated with suspicion and being controlled by the police much more than their White peers

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School authorities often object to hairstyles and haircuts that are reminiscent of African and African-American culture

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The way many young Black Americans typically dress is often criminalised and associated with violent behaviour

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Stereotypes about sexuality are a powerful tool, which limit the rights of young Black men and women in America

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There is a clear connection between police violence and high mortality rates among young African-Americans

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Police presence in schools is oppressive, and officers often respond ineffectively when called upon to intervene

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Financial hardship exacerbates the precarious conditions of many Black teenagers

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We need laws that are less discriminatory and that limit police intervention on children and adolescents

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In order to fight discrimination and create a fairer society, we have to cultivate resilience in young people

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Take-home message

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Many useful tips to:

  • Understand how discrimination radically affects the lives of million of Black teenagers in America.
  • Discover just how prejudiced American authorities really are.
  • Learn about the lives, habits, and culture of millions of Black girls and boys.

Kristin Henning was born and raised in North Carolina, and worked for many years as a defence lawyer for children and adolescents accused of committing crimes. She has written numerous articles calling for juvenile justice reform in the United States. In 2021, she received the Leadership Prize from the Juvenile Law Center, an organisation that advocates for children’s rights in the justice system. Henning currently teaches law at Georgetown University Law Center.

Publishing house:

Vintage Books

Year:

2023

Pages:

512

ISBN:

978-0593080900