TCCY Racial & Ethnic Disparities

Causes & Research

Causes and Correlates of Racial & Ethnic Disparities

The following are some potential causes of youth having contact with the youth justice system: 

  • Poverty;
  • Single-parent families;
  • Lack of cultural perspective and competence;
  • Youth unemployment;
  • Subjective decision-making in the juvenile justice system;
  • Absence of or poor legal representation;
  • Lack of education;
  • Overt discrimination and racism.