Examining the Overrepresentation of Black Males in the Young Offender System
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Examining the Overrepresentation of Black Males in the Young Offender System
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| Abstract |
An examination of Montreal’s Young Offender court records from 1992 to 1998 reveals that race was a strong predictor of charge and disposition. The study found that Black youths were charged with more violent offenses and received more restrictive dispositions.
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Master's Thesis
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McGill University
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Montreal
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2000
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en
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Johnson, Druscilla. “Examining the Overrepresentation of Black Males in the Young Offender System.” Master’s Thesis, McGill University, 2000. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/thesescanada/vol1/QMM/TC-QMM-29952.pdf.
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