In a Study of the Extent of Racial Discrimination and Disparity

question 44

Multiple Choice

In a study of the extent of racial discrimination and disparity among juvenile property offenders in Missouri,it was found that:

• A)African American youth were more likely than white youth to be detained prior to adjudication.
• B)African American youth were less likely to be formally referred and white youth were less likely to be adjudicated.
• C)White youth were more likely than African American youth to be detained prior to adjudication.
• D)There were no significant differences in how African American and white youth were treated.

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