Chronicles the transition of a cohort of young Black males from Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men to their early experiences in higher education. A rich and closely observed account of a mission-driven school and its students, Urban Preparation makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how young males of colour can best be served in schools today.

Chronicles the transition of a cohort of young Black males from Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men to their early experiences in higher education. A rich and closely observed account of a mission-driven school and its students, Urban Preparation makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how young males of colour can best be served in schools today.

Restorative justice represents ""a paradigm shift in the way Americans conceptualize and administer punishment,"" says Maisha T. Winn, from a focus on crime to a focus on harm. Justice on Both Sides, provides a comprehensive account of the value of restorative justice and how contemporary schools can implement effective practices to address inequalities associated with race, class, and gender.