The Impact of Racial Socialization on Deviance Among Hispanic/Latino Youth

• In Event: Racial Socialization, Cultural Experiences and Offending Among African American and Hispanic/Latino Youth

Abstract

Racial Socialization may serve as a buffer against negative perceptions of or experiences with criminal justice injustices among the Hispanic/Latino community. Utilizing a quantitative sample of college students the current research will investigate how racial socialization may impact Hispanic/Latino perceptions of and/or experiences with the criminal justice system. The current research extends the literature by improving our understanding of the impact that racial socialization has on Hispanic/Latino youth.

Authors

• Serita Whiting, Prairie View A&M University

• Robin D. Jackson, Prairie View A&M University