Illinois: Macon County

In Macon County, African American youth are overrepresented in juvenile detention facilities. In 2000, African American youth represented 20% of the overall youth population, but 70% of youth in detention.

Sources:
1. Census Bureau.
2. Juvenile Detention in Illinois, Annual Report, 2000 and 2001. Report was presented by the National Juvenile Detention Association and adopted by the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission on September 13, 2002.

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