Author: Ronald B. Neal
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 1498572731
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Beyond Death and Jail: Anti-Blackness, Black Masculinity, and the Demonic Imagination calls for a complete reassessment and overhaul of ethical, political, and religious thinking with respect to anti-Blackness and Black masculinity in the United States. In light of the prison industrial complex and a decade of homicide (2012-2022) of Black men and Black boys which spawned the Movement for Black Lives, Ronald B. Neal calls attention to a crisis of imagination on the part of elite social activists and intellectuals. Neal questions more than four decades of academic theory concerned with justice which has and continues to inform the most popular expressions of Black American activism. Readers are asked to grapple with the dilemmas which plague Black men and Black boys as a starting point for a reinvigorated imagination including new theories of justice and new paradigms of action. Neal contends that we can do better in those efforts that seek to engage and overcome anti-Blackness in the United States.
Beyond Death and Jail
Author: Ronald B. Neal
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 1498572731
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Beyond Death and Jail: Anti-Blackness, Black Masculinity, and the Demonic Imagination calls for a complete reassessment and overhaul of ethical, political, and religious thinking with respect to anti-Blackness and Black masculinity in the United States. In light of the prison industrial complex and a decade of homicide (2012-2022) of Black men and Black boys which spawned the Movement for Black Lives, Ronald B. Neal calls attention to a crisis of imagination on the part of elite social activists and intellectuals. Neal questions more than four decades of academic theory concerned with justice which has and continues to inform the most popular expressions of Black American activism. Readers are asked to grapple with the dilemmas which plague Black men and Black boys as a starting point for a reinvigorated imagination including new theories of justice and new paradigms of action. Neal contends that we can do better in those efforts that seek to engage and overcome anti-Blackness in the United States.
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 1498572731
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Beyond Death and Jail: Anti-Blackness, Black Masculinity, and the Demonic Imagination calls for a complete reassessment and overhaul of ethical, political, and religious thinking with respect to anti-Blackness and Black masculinity in the United States. In light of the prison industrial complex and a decade of homicide (2012-2022) of Black men and Black boys which spawned the Movement for Black Lives, Ronald B. Neal calls attention to a crisis of imagination on the part of elite social activists and intellectuals. Neal questions more than four decades of academic theory concerned with justice which has and continues to inform the most popular expressions of Black American activism. Readers are asked to grapple with the dilemmas which plague Black men and Black boys as a starting point for a reinvigorated imagination including new theories of justice and new paradigms of action. Neal contends that we can do better in those efforts that seek to engage and overcome anti-Blackness in the United States.
Prison and Social Death
Author: Joshua M. Price
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 0813565596
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
The United States imprisons more of its citizens than any other nation in the world. To be sentenced to prison is to face systematic violence, humiliation, and, perhaps worst of all, separation from family and community. It is, to borrow Orlando Patterson’s term for the utter isolation of slavery, to suffer “social death.” In Prison and Social Death, Joshua Price exposes the unexamined cost that prisoners pay while incarcerated and after release, drawing upon hundreds of often harrowing interviews conducted with people in prison, parolees, and their families. Price argues that the prison separates prisoners from desperately needed communities of support from parents, spouses, and children. Moreover, this isolation of people in prison renders them highly vulnerable to other forms of violence, including sexual violence. Price stresses that the violence they face goes beyond physical abuse by prison guards and it involves institutionalized forms of mistreatment, ranging from abysmally poor health care to routine practices that are arguably abusive, such as pat-downs, cavity searches, and the shackling of pregnant women. And social death does not end with prison. The condition is permanent, following people after they are released from prison. Finding housing, employment, receiving social welfare benefits, and regaining voting rights are all hindered by various legal and other hurdles. The mechanisms of social death, Price shows, are also informal and cultural. Ex-prisoners face numerous forms of distrust and are permanently stigmatized by other citizens around them. A compelling blend of solidarity, civil rights activism, and social research, Prison and Social Death offers a unique look at the American prison and the excessive and unnecessary damage it inflicts on prisoners and parolees.
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 0813565596
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
The United States imprisons more of its citizens than any other nation in the world. To be sentenced to prison is to face systematic violence, humiliation, and, perhaps worst of all, separation from family and community. It is, to borrow Orlando Patterson’s term for the utter isolation of slavery, to suffer “social death.” In Prison and Social Death, Joshua Price exposes the unexamined cost that prisoners pay while incarcerated and after release, drawing upon hundreds of often harrowing interviews conducted with people in prison, parolees, and their families. Price argues that the prison separates prisoners from desperately needed communities of support from parents, spouses, and children. Moreover, this isolation of people in prison renders them highly vulnerable to other forms of violence, including sexual violence. Price stresses that the violence they face goes beyond physical abuse by prison guards and it involves institutionalized forms of mistreatment, ranging from abysmally poor health care to routine practices that are arguably abusive, such as pat-downs, cavity searches, and the shackling of pregnant women. And social death does not end with prison. The condition is permanent, following people after they are released from prison. Finding housing, employment, receiving social welfare benefits, and regaining voting rights are all hindered by various legal and other hurdles. The mechanisms of social death, Price shows, are also informal and cultural. Ex-prisoners face numerous forms of distrust and are permanently stigmatized by other citizens around them. A compelling blend of solidarity, civil rights activism, and social research, Prison and Social Death offers a unique look at the American prison and the excessive and unnecessary damage it inflicts on prisoners and parolees.
Beyond Bars
Author: Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101108525
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
An essential resource for former convicts and their families post-incarceration. The United States has the largest criminal justice system in the world, with currently over 7 million adults and juveniles in jail, prison, or community custody. Because they spend enough time in prison to disrupt their connections to their families and their communities, they are not prepared for the difficult and often life-threatening process of reentry. As a result, the percentage of these people who return to a life of crime and additional prison time escalates each year. Beyond Bars is the most current, practical, and comprehensive guide for ex-convicts and their families about managing a successful reentry into the community and includes: • Tips on how to prepare for release while still in prison • Ways to deal with family members, especially spouses and children • Finding a job • Money issues such as budgets, bank accounts, taxes, and debt • Avoiding drugs and other illicit activities • Free resources to rely on for support
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101108525
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
An essential resource for former convicts and their families post-incarceration. The United States has the largest criminal justice system in the world, with currently over 7 million adults and juveniles in jail, prison, or community custody. Because they spend enough time in prison to disrupt their connections to their families and their communities, they are not prepared for the difficult and often life-threatening process of reentry. As a result, the percentage of these people who return to a life of crime and additional prison time escalates each year. Beyond Bars is the most current, practical, and comprehensive guide for ex-convicts and their families about managing a successful reentry into the community and includes: • Tips on how to prepare for release while still in prison • Ways to deal with family members, especially spouses and children • Finding a job • Money issues such as budgets, bank accounts, taxes, and debt • Avoiding drugs and other illicit activities • Free resources to rely on for support
Beyond Death
Author: Charles R. Kim
Publisher: University of Washington Press
ISBN: 0295746335
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Suicide and martyrdom are closely intertwined with Korean social and political processes. In this first book-length study of the evolving ideals of honorable death and martyrdom from the Chosŏn Dynasty (1392–1910) to contemporary South Korea, interdisciplinary essays explore the changing ways in which Korean historical agents have considered what constitutes a sociopolitically meaningful death and how the surviving community should remember such events. Among the topics covered are the implications of women’s chaste suicides and men’s righteous killings in the evolving Confucian-influenced social order of the latter half of the Chosŏn Dynasty; changing nation-centered constructions of sacrifice and martyrdom put forth by influential intellectual figures in mid-twentieth-century South Korea, which were informed by the politics of postcolonial transition and Cold War ideology; and the decisive role of martyrdom in South Korea’s interlinked democracy and labor movements, including Chun Tae-il’s self-immolation in 1970, the loss of hundreds of lives during the Kwangju Uprising of 1980, and the escalation of protest suicides in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Publisher: University of Washington Press
ISBN: 0295746335
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Suicide and martyrdom are closely intertwined with Korean social and political processes. In this first book-length study of the evolving ideals of honorable death and martyrdom from the Chosŏn Dynasty (1392–1910) to contemporary South Korea, interdisciplinary essays explore the changing ways in which Korean historical agents have considered what constitutes a sociopolitically meaningful death and how the surviving community should remember such events. Among the topics covered are the implications of women’s chaste suicides and men’s righteous killings in the evolving Confucian-influenced social order of the latter half of the Chosŏn Dynasty; changing nation-centered constructions of sacrifice and martyrdom put forth by influential intellectual figures in mid-twentieth-century South Korea, which were informed by the politics of postcolonial transition and Cold War ideology; and the decisive role of martyrdom in South Korea’s interlinked democracy and labor movements, including Chun Tae-il’s self-immolation in 1970, the loss of hundreds of lives during the Kwangju Uprising of 1980, and the escalation of protest suicides in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Beyond Death and Other Stories
Author: Sunil R.P. Sethi
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 9352667417
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Welcome to the captivating realm of Sunil R.P. Sethi's "Beyond Death and Other Stories," where the boundaries of mortality blur and the mysteries of existence unfold in mesmerizing tales of the supernatural and the unknown. Step into a world where the veil between life and death is thin, where ghosts roam freely and the afterlife beckons with its enigmatic allure. Through a collection of thought-provoking stories, Sethi invites readers to ponder the eternal questions of existence and the journey that awaits beyond the mortal realm. With each story, Sethi masterfully weaves together themes of love, loss, and redemption, drawing readers into a realm where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. From haunting ghost stories to poignant reflections on the human experience, "Beyond Death and Other Stories" offers a rich tapestry of emotions and insights. Delve into the depths of character analysis as Sethi brings to life a diverse array of protagonists, each grappling with their own fears, desires, and regrets. Through their eyes, readers gain a deeper understanding of the human condition and the universal quest for meaning and purpose. The overall tone of "Beyond Death and Other Stories" is one of mystery and intrigue, as Sethi skillfully blends elements of the supernatural with the everyday to create a world that is at once familiar and strange. With its evocative prose and atmospheric settings, this collection transports readers to realms beyond imagination. Since its publication, "Beyond Death and Other Stories" has garnered praise for its originality, depth, and emotional resonance. Its exploration of life, death, and everything in between has struck a chord with readers around the world, earning it a place among the most compelling works of speculative fiction. As you immerse yourself in the pages of "Beyond Death and Other Stories," prepare to be spellbound by Sethi's evocative storytelling and thought-provoking themes. Whether you're a fan of supernatural fiction or simply seeking a captivating read, this collection is sure to leave a lasting impression. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Sunil R.P. Sethi's "Beyond Death and Other Stories." Let these tales of mystery and imagination transport you to realms beyond the ordinary and explore the mysteries of existence. Grab your copy now and embark on a journey that transcends the boundaries of life and death.
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 9352667417
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Welcome to the captivating realm of Sunil R.P. Sethi's "Beyond Death and Other Stories," where the boundaries of mortality blur and the mysteries of existence unfold in mesmerizing tales of the supernatural and the unknown. Step into a world where the veil between life and death is thin, where ghosts roam freely and the afterlife beckons with its enigmatic allure. Through a collection of thought-provoking stories, Sethi invites readers to ponder the eternal questions of existence and the journey that awaits beyond the mortal realm. With each story, Sethi masterfully weaves together themes of love, loss, and redemption, drawing readers into a realm where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. From haunting ghost stories to poignant reflections on the human experience, "Beyond Death and Other Stories" offers a rich tapestry of emotions and insights. Delve into the depths of character analysis as Sethi brings to life a diverse array of protagonists, each grappling with their own fears, desires, and regrets. Through their eyes, readers gain a deeper understanding of the human condition and the universal quest for meaning and purpose. The overall tone of "Beyond Death and Other Stories" is one of mystery and intrigue, as Sethi skillfully blends elements of the supernatural with the everyday to create a world that is at once familiar and strange. With its evocative prose and atmospheric settings, this collection transports readers to realms beyond imagination. Since its publication, "Beyond Death and Other Stories" has garnered praise for its originality, depth, and emotional resonance. Its exploration of life, death, and everything in between has struck a chord with readers around the world, earning it a place among the most compelling works of speculative fiction. As you immerse yourself in the pages of "Beyond Death and Other Stories," prepare to be spellbound by Sethi's evocative storytelling and thought-provoking themes. Whether you're a fan of supernatural fiction or simply seeking a captivating read, this collection is sure to leave a lasting impression. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Sunil R.P. Sethi's "Beyond Death and Other Stories." Let these tales of mystery and imagination transport you to realms beyond the ordinary and explore the mysteries of existence. Grab your copy now and embark on a journey that transcends the boundaries of life and death.
Beyond Death
Author: Samael Aun Weor
Publisher: Glorian Publishing
ISBN: 1934206334
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Leaving behind both fear and belief, Samael Aun Weor explains through vivid stories what happens when we die and how we can prepare ourselves now to take full advantage of the experience.Instructions to prepare the soul for the process of dying and the experiences of the afterlife are found within the scriptures of every mystical tradition, especially the Bible, The Theban Recension (Egyptian Book of the Dead), and the Bardo Thodol (Tibetan Book of the Dead), yet they are veiled in cryptic symbolism and are difficult for most people to understand. Now, for the first time, this book fearlessly approaches the topics of death, dying, and the afterlife for our day and age -- and for those who are tired of theories and are ready to know the truth through their own experience.Collects several books in one volume:1. The Book of the Dead: Originally published in Spanish as "El Libro de Los Muertos" (1966).2. The Mysteries of Life and Death: Originally published in Spanish as "Los Misterios de La Vida y de La Muerte" (1962).3. Beyond Death: Originally published in Spanish as "Más Allá de La Muerte" (1970).4. A Talk on the Mysteries of Life and Death: from a lecture.
Publisher: Glorian Publishing
ISBN: 1934206334
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Leaving behind both fear and belief, Samael Aun Weor explains through vivid stories what happens when we die and how we can prepare ourselves now to take full advantage of the experience.Instructions to prepare the soul for the process of dying and the experiences of the afterlife are found within the scriptures of every mystical tradition, especially the Bible, The Theban Recension (Egyptian Book of the Dead), and the Bardo Thodol (Tibetan Book of the Dead), yet they are veiled in cryptic symbolism and are difficult for most people to understand. Now, for the first time, this book fearlessly approaches the topics of death, dying, and the afterlife for our day and age -- and for those who are tired of theories and are ready to know the truth through their own experience.Collects several books in one volume:1. The Book of the Dead: Originally published in Spanish as "El Libro de Los Muertos" (1966).2. The Mysteries of Life and Death: Originally published in Spanish as "Los Misterios de La Vida y de La Muerte" (1962).3. Beyond Death: Originally published in Spanish as "Más Allá de La Muerte" (1970).4. A Talk on the Mysteries of Life and Death: from a lecture.
Travels Beyond Death
Author: Dipavali Sen
Publisher: Clever Fox Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Come, travel with Kushi, from the bed in the morgue where she lies as an unidentified corpse – a rape-and-murder victim. To her childhood and teenage in Kolkata and Rajpur, early marriage days in East Delhi beyond the Yamuna, to a few lovely years in Bangkok, then to the most tortuous decades in a Delhi prison. Travel with her then on the National Highway, going towards Neemrana Fort in Alwar but flowing out in the end in the waters of Garh Ganga in Hapur. Meet Rahul, Kuto, Rakhi Didi, Veena, Tapen, Alex, Shabnam and so many other fellow-travelers. Travel by train, plane, car, taxi and hearse…and then by flowing water.
Publisher: Clever Fox Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Come, travel with Kushi, from the bed in the morgue where she lies as an unidentified corpse – a rape-and-murder victim. To her childhood and teenage in Kolkata and Rajpur, early marriage days in East Delhi beyond the Yamuna, to a few lovely years in Bangkok, then to the most tortuous decades in a Delhi prison. Travel with her then on the National Highway, going towards Neemrana Fort in Alwar but flowing out in the end in the waters of Garh Ganga in Hapur. Meet Rahul, Kuto, Rakhi Didi, Veena, Tapen, Alex, Shabnam and so many other fellow-travelers. Travel by train, plane, car, taxi and hearse…and then by flowing water.
Love Beyond Death
Author: Elleke van Kraalingen
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1846943795
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
An autobiographical story about the love between a young Dutch woman and her Norwegian friend, who is knocked down by a car and dies in front of her eyes. In the middle of the chaos and terror she perceives how his soul withdraws from his body and watches the scene. He stays with her that first, difficult night. An unusual dialogue develops in which he convinces her that there is a reality which goes beyond life and death and that their relationship continues in this reality. In her sorrow, love, longing and curiosity about what is real, she is willing to explore this contact with him. This leads to an extraordinary voyage of discovery in the following months. While she goes through her process of mourning, he takes her into his world. She moves out of her body several times, going through experiences of other states of consciousness and travelling through spheres beyond the earthly dimension of time and space.
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1846943795
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
An autobiographical story about the love between a young Dutch woman and her Norwegian friend, who is knocked down by a car and dies in front of her eyes. In the middle of the chaos and terror she perceives how his soul withdraws from his body and watches the scene. He stays with her that first, difficult night. An unusual dialogue develops in which he convinces her that there is a reality which goes beyond life and death and that their relationship continues in this reality. In her sorrow, love, longing and curiosity about what is real, she is willing to explore this contact with him. This leads to an extraordinary voyage of discovery in the following months. While she goes through her process of mourning, he takes her into his world. She moves out of her body several times, going through experiences of other states of consciousness and travelling through spheres beyond the earthly dimension of time and space.
We'll Fly Away
Author: Bryan Bliss
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062494295
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
National Book Award Longlist Title * Booklist Editors’ Choice * CYBILS Young Adult Fiction Finalist * Nerdy Book Club Award for Best Young Adult Fiction * Paste Magazine Best Book * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults “A compelling and raw story.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “[Bliss dares] his readers not only to see the depths of human complexity, but to care.”—Booklist (starred review) Luke and Toby have always had each other’s backs. But then one choice—or maybe it is a series of choices—sets them down an irrevocable path.We’ll Fly Awayweaves together Luke and Toby’s senior year of high school with letters Luke writes to Toby later—from death row. Best friends since childhood, Luke and Toby have dreamed of one thing: getting out of their dead-end town. Soon they finally will, riding the tails of Luke’s wrestling scholarship, never looking back. If they don’t drift apart first. If Toby’s abusive dad, or Luke’s unreliable mom, or anything else their complicated lives throw at them doesn’t get in the way. Tense and emotional, this hard-hitting novel explores family abuse, sex, love, and friendship, and how far people will go to protect those they love. For fans of Jason Reynolds, Marieke Nijkamp, and NPR’s Serial podcast. Praise for We’ll Fly Away: "Bryan Bliss has written an empathetic and stirring novel about what it means to fight for the outcasts, the forgotten, and even the hated, reminding us that we all have worth. That we are all valuable."—Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking “A poignant story of loyalty, abuse, and poverty. . . . This compassionate and beautifully rendered novel packs an emotional punch.”—KirkusReviews (starred review) “A smart, rugged, all-too-true story of friendship under fire. Believable characters and page-turning tension.”—Chris Crutcher, author of Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes “This fast-paced read will have teens tearing through chapters to find out why Luke is in jail. . . . The conclusion will leave them devastated. This is [a] touching book about male friendship for fans of Jason Reynolds.”—School Library Journal “The unshakable and unconditional bond between the young men is tested and proves true, a ray of light in the darkness of their stories.”—VOYA
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062494295
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
National Book Award Longlist Title * Booklist Editors’ Choice * CYBILS Young Adult Fiction Finalist * Nerdy Book Club Award for Best Young Adult Fiction * Paste Magazine Best Book * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults “A compelling and raw story.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “[Bliss dares] his readers not only to see the depths of human complexity, but to care.”—Booklist (starred review) Luke and Toby have always had each other’s backs. But then one choice—or maybe it is a series of choices—sets them down an irrevocable path.We’ll Fly Awayweaves together Luke and Toby’s senior year of high school with letters Luke writes to Toby later—from death row. Best friends since childhood, Luke and Toby have dreamed of one thing: getting out of their dead-end town. Soon they finally will, riding the tails of Luke’s wrestling scholarship, never looking back. If they don’t drift apart first. If Toby’s abusive dad, or Luke’s unreliable mom, or anything else their complicated lives throw at them doesn’t get in the way. Tense and emotional, this hard-hitting novel explores family abuse, sex, love, and friendship, and how far people will go to protect those they love. For fans of Jason Reynolds, Marieke Nijkamp, and NPR’s Serial podcast. Praise for We’ll Fly Away: "Bryan Bliss has written an empathetic and stirring novel about what it means to fight for the outcasts, the forgotten, and even the hated, reminding us that we all have worth. That we are all valuable."—Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking “A poignant story of loyalty, abuse, and poverty. . . . This compassionate and beautifully rendered novel packs an emotional punch.”—KirkusReviews (starred review) “A smart, rugged, all-too-true story of friendship under fire. Believable characters and page-turning tension.”—Chris Crutcher, author of Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes “This fast-paced read will have teens tearing through chapters to find out why Luke is in jail. . . . The conclusion will leave them devastated. This is [a] touching book about male friendship for fans of Jason Reynolds.”—School Library Journal “The unshakable and unconditional bond between the young men is tested and proves true, a ray of light in the darkness of their stories.”—VOYA
The Silent Epidemic: A Child Psychiatrist's Journey beyond Death Row:Understanding, Treating, and Preventing Neurodevelopmental Disorder Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
Author: Susan D. Rich, MD, MPH
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1483448797
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
This book addresses a critical public health problem in America - the leading preventable cause of birth defects, neurodevelopmental disorders and intellectual disability: prenatal alcohol exposure. Dr. Rich provides insight into the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorder associated with prenatal alcohol exposure (ND-PAE) among juveniles accused of violent crimes, in neighborhoods where America's "least valued" citizens reside, and even in upper middle class communities. The problem develops as early as the first three weeks of pregnancy, when many women are unaware that they are pregnant. With appropriate diagnosis and treatment, affected individuals can avoid a lifetime of lost potential from substance use disorders, incarceration, unemployment, and homelessness. From her broad psychiatric, forensic, and public health experience, Dr. Rich has crafted a reasoned, passionate argument for communities and professionals to unite in ending an epidemic that currently affects one in twenty American children.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1483448797
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
This book addresses a critical public health problem in America - the leading preventable cause of birth defects, neurodevelopmental disorders and intellectual disability: prenatal alcohol exposure. Dr. Rich provides insight into the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorder associated with prenatal alcohol exposure (ND-PAE) among juveniles accused of violent crimes, in neighborhoods where America's "least valued" citizens reside, and even in upper middle class communities. The problem develops as early as the first three weeks of pregnancy, when many women are unaware that they are pregnant. With appropriate diagnosis and treatment, affected individuals can avoid a lifetime of lost potential from substance use disorders, incarceration, unemployment, and homelessness. From her broad psychiatric, forensic, and public health experience, Dr. Rich has crafted a reasoned, passionate argument for communities and professionals to unite in ending an epidemic that currently affects one in twenty American children.