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Research Bulletin (5 2007, 6 January)
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This Research Bulletin examines race of juveniles committed by the courts to Illinois youth centers. Although the data may not contribute to conclusions as to the causes of overrepresentation or underrepresentation of minorities and ethnic groups, they can aid in the development of appropriate responses to reduce disproportionate minority confinement.
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- Information management and resources: Information resources: Government statistics: Crime statistics
- Information management and resources: Information resources: Government statistics: Demographic statistics
- Law enforcement and the courts: Crime: Crime statistics
- Law enforcement and the courts: Juvenile justice and rehabilitation
- Law enforcement and the courts: Sentencing
- Social issues and programs: Civil and human rights: Discrimination
- Social issues and programs: Ethnic groups and minorities: African Americans
- State government: State audits and studies
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.Examining incarceration trends among minority youth in Illinois By Jessica Ashley, ICJIA research analyst Vol. 5, No. January 2007Research Bulletin he racial makeup of those who come in contact with the criminal justice system has long been of interest to researchers and policymakers. Overrepresentation of minorities, primarily African Americans, has become apparent in the nation's prisons and received much attention. Disproportionate representation of minorities has also extended to the juvenile justice system and correctional facilities for youth. At different stages of the juvenile justice system, from initial contact with law enforcement to incarceration in secure facility, decisions are made that may impact overrepresentation of minority youth. One Illinois study found that in counties throughout the state minorities were overrepresented at each decision point in the juvenile justice system. Factors that may ultimately influence confinement include differential police policies a
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