Something is Wrong: Exploring the Roots of Youth Violence Edited by Mariame Kaba, J. Cyriac Mathew, and Nathan Haines for Project NIA, the Chicago Freedom School, and Teachers for Social Justice (February 2010)

This guide discusses the roots of violence the lives of youth, the enforcers and victims of violence, the effects of violence on both victims and perpetrators, and how violence can ultimately be minimized through systemic changes.

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"At a time when frustration is running high and many are expressing a sense of powerlessness in the face of pervasive violence, this curriculum guide is an offering intended to make a positive contribution to the dialogue about violence in the lives of young people. In the words of historian and community activist Barbara Ransby, our goal is to help 'young people to channel their righteous rage' towards the actual sources of their oppression" (page 3).

Sample Units include:

1. Understanding Oppression
2. Understanding Root Causes (Mikva Challenge)
3. Roots of Heterosexism (Gender Just)
4. Power and Violence
5. Youth Homicide in Chicago
6. Media Violence (Beyondmedia Education)
7. Gangs and Violence: Historical Context & Root Causes
8. Police Violence: Fear & Loathing among Youth of Color
9. American Casino: Economic Violence in the U.S.
10. Exploring the Roots of and Community Responses to Violence: A Youth Action Research Project (All Stars Project of Chicago)

• Something is Wrong: Exploring the Roots of Youth Violence

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