National and state studies have consistently found minority youth to be over-represented across the points of contact in the juvenile justice process.

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National and state studies have indeed found that minority youth, particularly African American and Hispanic youth, are over-represented at various stages of the juvenile justice process, including arrest, detention, adjudication, and confinement. This phenomenon is often referred to as "disproportionate minority contact" (DMC).

National and State Studies Have Consistently Found Minority Youth to Be