North Carolina: New Hanover County

In New Hanover County, African American youth are overrepresented in juvenile detention facilities. In 2003, African American youth represented 25% of the overall youth population, but 67% of youth in detention.

Note: Data regarding Latino or Hispanic youth detention was not collected for all admissions to juvenile detention facilities in New Hanover County 2003. Latino or Hispanic youth may be represented in the total number of white youth detained.

Source: North Carolina 2004 Formula Grant Update-Disproportionate Minority Contact.

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