The Incarceration of Black and Minority Youth

by Norma Nicholson

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Editions:Paperback
ISBN: 979-8876762184

This timely tool will have you reflect on whether the incarceration of Black and Minority Youth eliminates delinquent behaviours. The author uses lived experiences, anecdotes and research to demonstrate why youth incarceration is a community failure. She has shared with the readers the many alternatives available to keep young persons functioning productively in their communities even when they become involved with criminal activities.

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Non-fiction

Excerpt:

I felt nauseated as I watched a Black youth wreathed in pain along with being mistreated due to the colour of his skin. Is it a crime to be Black and poor? Even when Black and minority youths try to do everything correctly, they are not listened to, their voices are nullified, and they are arrested and charged with crimes, most often ending in incarceration.

Reviews:Community outreach nurse via email wrote:

"You are making a difference, Norma."


About the Author

A dynamic healthcare leader with a BA, MA(Ed), a five-time self-published author and founder of a not-for-profit youth advocacy organization. Norma has demonstrated unwavering drive and genuine passion in positively impacting the lives of youth and their families. As a public speaker, mental health and youth justice advocate and mentor, she educates parents, organizations, and local and international communities about their responsibilities to open doors and find solutions to ensure youth fulfill their dreams. She uses the contents of her books as educational tools. Due to her powerful influence on change, she has received many accolades, which encourages her to increase volunteer outreach. She is actively engaged on governance boards, presents conferences and workshops and assists heads of organizations with methods for heightening collaboration.