Among female offenders aged 18-19, African American females were 3.1 times more likely than Caucasian females and 2.2 times more likely than Latina females to be in prison in 2016.

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According to the National Council on Crime and Delinquency, African American females aged 18-19 were significantly more likely to be incarcerated than their Caucasian and Latina counterparts, reflecting the racial disparities present in the U.S. criminal justice system as of 2016.

Among Female Offenders Aged 18-19, African American Females Were 3