African-American youth in Maryland are being arrested at a much higher rate than white youth, and this gap has widened considerably, according to new data obtained and analyzed by Advocates for Children and Youth. The study also includes the results of extensive interviews with Disproportionate Minority Contact coordinators across the State, who identified specific strategies to divert youth into early intervention services.
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