Which of the following is true about African American men and the Criminal Justice System?

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Research has shown that African American men in their twenties are more likely to be incarcerated than to be enrolled in college. This is a significant issue in the criminal justice system and a cause for concern in terms of the overrepresentation of African American men in the prison population. Option A is incorrect as data shows that African American men are more likely to be incarcerated than whites. Option C is also incorrect as the number of African American men under criminal justice control is significantly higher than one in a hundred. Option D is incorrect as statistics show that African American men are more likely to be apprehended and incarcerated for "street crime" offenses such as drug possession and distribution, rather than white-collar crimes.

Which of the Following Is True About African American Men