State Disproportionate Minority Confinement Data
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In North Dakota, Native American and African American youth are overrepresented in juvenile detention facilities. In 2002, Native American youth represented 7% of the overall youth population, but 28% of youth in detention. African American youth represented 1% of the overall youth population, but 5% of youth in detention.


Source: North Dakota 2004 Plan for Reducing Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC).