The Rage of Innocence

Drawing on twenty-five years of experience working with Black youth in Washington, D.C., Kristin Henning explores the roots of racist policing in America, emphasizing its impact on Black adolescents and their development. The book highlights how discriminatory law enforcement practices shape the fears, resentments, and resistance of Black teenagers, revealing the long-term social and psychological consequences. With a focus on the criminalization of Black youth and the pervasive presence of police in their lives, Henning offers a compelling analysis of racial injustice in the legal system, especially in the context of recent global protests against inequality.