Indigenous young offenders are disproportionately overrepresented in the criminal justice system.

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Numerous studies have shown that Indigenous young offenders (those aged 12-17) are overrepresented in the criminal justice system, both in terms of the proportion of offenders and the severity of their involvement in the system. Indigenous youth are also more likely to be incarcerated, have longer stays in detention centers, and face higher levels of recidivism.

Indigenous Young Offenders Are Disproportionately Overrepresented in the Criminal Justice