M Chris Herring

Destiny Fulfilled M Chris Herring

The relationship between law enforcement and Black men-specifically young Black men-has to change. Black men serve higher rates of incarceration than those of other races. Rates of recidivism are equally high, while incidents of racism among law enforcement agencies are well documented.

Law enforcement veteran, professor of criminal justice, and minister Dr. M. Chris Herring believes it's possible to change this negative, and sometimes deadly, dynamic through understanding. Destiny Fulfilled offers black men and those who mentor them an in-depth explanation of police and criminal justice relationships.

Herring outlines the actions and relationships that often lead to negative police interaction, incarceration, and violence, offering specific steps on what to do when encountering the police. Doing so requires a reevaluation of personal relationships and submission-two sensitive topics for many young men.

For those already incarcerated, Herring provides strategies for reentering the community, avoiding recidivism, and developing a positive life plan for moving forward.

Ideal for both individual use and as a resource in small group discussions, Destiny Fulfilled argues for a renewed connection and communication between the black community and law enforcement-a discussion that can only benefit both sides in this frequently misunderstood relationship.