Part I: Hypercriminalization
Dreams deferred : the patterns of punishment in Oakland
The flatlands of Oakland and the youth control complex
The labeling hype : coming of age in the era of mass incarceration
The coupling of criminal justice and community institutions
Part II: Consequences
"Dummy smart" : misrecognition, acting out, and "going dumb"
Proving manhood : masculinity as a rehabilitative tool
Guilty by association : acting white or acting lawful?
Conclusion: toward a youth support complex.