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Racial Minorities Are Disproportionately Represented in the Arrest Statistics

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Racial minorities are disproportionately represented in the arrest statistics. Discuss the two views that attempt to explain this disparity.


Definitions:

Risk Screening

The process of assessing an individual or group for the potential of developing a specific condition or disease.

Critical Period

Specific time when a given event or its absence has a specific impact on development.

Chromosomal Malformations

Genetic defects or abnormalities in the structure or number of chromosomes, which can result in developmental and health issues.

Mental Retardation

An outdated and now considered offensive term for intellectual disability, which is characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

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