Alabama: Montgomery County

In Montgomery County, African American youth are overrepresented in juvenile detention facilities. In 2003, African American youth represented 50% of the overall youth population, but 85% of youth in detention.

Source:
State of Alabama FY2004 Juvenile Justice Title II Part B Formula Grant Program Plan for Reducing Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC). (PDF Format)

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