Bibliograph

What does it mean to defund the police?, Jessica S. Henry with Kelisa Wing

Type

Label

What does it mean to defund the police?, Jessica S. Henry with Kelisa Wing

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Grades 4-6, Cherry Lake Publishing

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What does it mean to defund the police?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1165385717

Responsibility statement

Jessica S. Henry with Kelisa Wing

Series statement

Racial justice in America

Summary

"Race in America has been avoided in children's education for too long. What Does It Mean to Defund the Police? explores the concept of defunding while addressing the reasons people are calling for it in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds. Includes 21st Century Skills and content, as well as a PBL activity across the Racial Justice in America series. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Calls for changes in policing -- Policing yesterday and today -- What does "defund the police" mean? -- What does "disband the police" mean? ; Do the work! -- What does "reform the police" mean? -- What does "abolish the police: mean? -- Who decides?

Target audience

juvenile

Contributor