Research has found that the difference in custody rates between African American and white youths is the result of ______.

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Research has shown that disparities in custody rates between African American and white youth are primarily due to disparities at an early stage of the case processing, such as the police decision to arrest or refer to diversion programs. Indeterminate sentences, reliance on public defenders, and plea bargaining may also contribute to the difference, but to a lesser extent.

Research Has Found That the Difference in Custody Rates Between