Getting “The Talk”: Racial Differences in Messages Received From Parents About the Police
Published online on March 03, 2026
Abstract
Race and Justice, Ahead of Print.
The role of parents in shaping children's attitudes toward the police is an underexplored mechanism in legal socialization. Families may engage in conversations, like “the Talk,” to prepare children to navigate police encounters, but it is unclear if this ...
The role of parents in shaping children's attitudes toward the police is an underexplored mechanism in legal socialization. Families may engage in conversations, like “the Talk,” to prepare children to navigate police encounters, but it is unclear if this ...