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In North Carolina, African American youth are overrepresented
in juvenile detention facilities. In 2003, African American youth
represented 27% of the overall youth population, but 59% of youth
in detention.
Source: North
Carolina 2004 Formula Grant Update- Disproportionate Minority
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Note: Data regarding Latino or Hispanic youth detention was not
collected in several counties in North Carolina in 2003. Latino
or Hispanic youth may be represented in the total number of white
youth detained.
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