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The book challenges the media's portrayal of juvenile offenders, which often depicts them as violent "superpredators." It explores how these distorted images influence public perception of urban youth, particularly among marginalized groups such as poor children and children of color. By examining the realities behind juvenile crime, the narrative seeks to foster a deeper understanding and compassion for these individuals, moving beyond sensationalized headlines to reveal their true stories and struggles.
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A Kind and Just Parent, William Ayers
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- A Kind and Just Parent
- Subtitle
- The Children of Juvenile Court
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Ayers
- Publisher
- Beacon Press
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 226
- ISBN13
- 9780807044032
- Category
- Legal literature
- Description
- The book challenges the media's portrayal of juvenile offenders, which often depicts them as violent "superpredators." It explores how these distorted images influence public perception of urban youth, particularly among marginalized groups such as poor children and children of color. By examining the realities behind juvenile crime, the narrative seeks to foster a deeper understanding and compassion for these individuals, moving beyond sensationalized headlines to reveal their true stories and struggles.