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Executions and Police Conflicts Involving Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
Tiffani J Johnson1, Joseph L Wright2
1Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, 4150 V Street Suite 2100, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.
Abstract:
Police violence in the United States represents a pressing public health crisis impacting youth, particularly youth of color. This article reviews the recent epidemiology of police executions and conflicts involving children, adolescents, and young adults. The roles of social determinants of health and centuries-long history of white supremacy and racism as root causes of adverse policing are emphasized. The article summarizes the evidence as to how direct and vicarious experiences of police violence impact youth academic, behavioral, and health outcomes. Recommendations are provided for pediatricians to address this public health crisis through clinical practice, education, advocacy, and research.
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