Understanding the Relationship Between Direct and Vicarious Police Contact and “The Talk”
Published online on November 20, 2025
Abstract
Youth & Society, Ahead of Print.
Direct and vicarious police contact can be traumatic events, justifying the need for parents to prepare children for encounters with the police through a process known as “The Talk.” Police persistently target Black communities, and most research on “The ...
Direct and vicarious police contact can be traumatic events, justifying the need for parents to prepare children for encounters with the police through a process known as “The Talk.” Police persistently target Black communities, and most research on “The ...