The term 'Disproportionate Minority Contact' (DMC) is primarily concerned with the ______ of youth of color within the juvenile justice system.
Explanation
This question tests the core concept of Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC), which is about the over-representation of certain groups in the justice system.
Other questions
What is the primary aim of the correctional side of the juvenile justice system, differentiating it from the treatment of adults?
Which type of juvenile institution is described as a short-term, secure facility that is comparable to adult jails?
What is the average length of stay for a youth in a detention center according to the text?
Which of the following is listed as a factor that increases the likelihood of a youth being placed in detention?
Which type of facility is characterized as long-term and encourages extensive community contact, such as attending regular school and holding jobs?
According to research mentioned in the text, which type of juvenile institution is often punitive, overly strict, and ineffective for preventing future delinquency despite popular opinion?
What is the typical average stay for a youth in a Residential Treatment Center (RTC)?
What is the definition of Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) as described in the chapter?
At what stages of the juvenile justice system can Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) be assessed?
What is a key characteristic of Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs)?
Which facilities are reserved for youth who have committed serious offenses and are described as operating under a different philosophy than adult prisons, despite being similar?
In the 'In the News: The Prison Pipeline' section, what was the 'dangerous weapon' that 6-year-old Zachery Christy brought to school, leading to his suspension?
What is the stated idea behind Zero Tolerance policies in schools?
According to the text, what is a significant negative consequence of Zero Tolerance policies?
What is required of states that receive federal grant money regarding Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC)?
What is one example of the different philosophy that distinguishes Long-term Secure Facilities from adult prisons?
How are ranch/wilderness camps described in contrast to boot camps?
What is a key skill youth learn in many Group Homes?
Besides prior offenses and age, what other factors does research suggest play a role in the decision to detain a youth?
What societal events spurred the adoption of zero-tolerance policies in many school districts?
What is the consequence of suspension or expulsion from school for a youth's relationship with the school, as described in the chapter?
According to the text, what is the security level of Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) often considered to be?
Research shows that Zero Tolerance policies result in what outcome for African American students compared to other students for the same offenses?
What type of programming is mentioned as a component of Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs)?
In what way are Long-term Secure Facilities and adult prisons described as being similar?
Which of the following is NOT a type of juvenile institution discussed in the chapter?
The text describes the 'school-to-prison pipeline' as a consequence of what policies?
What is a key difference between the correctional side of the juvenile justice system and the treatment of adults?
For how many days was Zachery Christy suspended from school for bringing a spork?
According to the text, what is the fundamental flaw in the 'one size fits all' approach of Zero Tolerance policies?
Which facility type would be most appropriate for a youth who does not require confinement but would benefit from a long-term, prosocial, and preventative environment?
What is the primary purpose of a detention center in the juvenile justice system?
What is a common characteristic of youth populations in Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs)?
What has research over the past three decades consistently found regarding minority youth in the juvenile justice system?
The chapter contrasts the idea of removing discretion from school administrators with what actual outcome of Zero Tolerance policies?
Which type of juvenile facility focuses on drills, manual labor, and physical activity in a punitive and strict environment?
What concern did Zachery Christy have after his suspension, beyond breaking his attachment to school?
The facilities often called training schools or reformatories fall under which broader category of juvenile institutions?
The term 'Disproportionate Minority Contact' (DMC) indicates a disparity between the juvenile justice system population and which other population?
How does interacting with law enforcement at earlier ages affect children, according to the text's discussion on the school-to-prison pipeline?
What is a defining characteristic of a Group Home's approach to rehabilitation?
What is the core philosophy that Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) are built around?
What does the text suggest is the main problem with the popular opinion about Boot Camps?
If Zachery Christy's parents chose not to home school him, what was his alternative for the 45-day suspension period?
Which of these is NOT a factor mentioned that increases the likelihood of a youth's detention?
What is the primary operational model of a Boot Camp, as described in the text?
What is a major difference in the environment between ranch/wilderness camps and boot camps?
The term 'Disproportionate Minority Contact' (DMC) specifically refers to the proportion of which group in the juvenile justice system?
What is the ultimate goal of teaching independent living skills in Group Homes?