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1 DISPROPORTIONATE MINORITY CONTACT Racial and ethnic minority representation at various stages of the Florida juvenile justice system Frank Peterman Jr., Secretary Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Office of Program Accountability Research and Planning 737 Centerview Drive Tallahassee, Florida 3399 BENCHMARK REPORTS 8

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3 Table of Contents Executive Summary...3 Rankings Table... Methodology of the Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Benchmark Reports...5 The DMC Initiative...5 The DMC Benchmark Reports...5 What is RRI?...5 What is School Referral Index?... Explanation of Sections...7 Title Bar...7 Description...7 Minority Representation Bar Charts...8 DMC Benchmark...9 and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth)...1 and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth)...1 Recommendations and Available Resources...1 Data Sources...11 Benchmark Reports...13 Alachua...13 Baker...15 Bay...17 Bradford...19 Brevard...1 Broward...3 Calhoun...5 Charlotte...7 Citrus...9 Clay...31 Collier...33 Columbia...35 DeSoto...37 Dixie...39 Duval...1 Escambia...3 Flagler...5 Franklin...7 Gadsden...9 Gilchrist...51 Glades...53 Gulf...55 Hamilton...57 Hardee...59 Hendry...1 Hernando...3 Highlands...5 Hillsborough...7 Holmes...9 Indian River...71 Jackson...73 Jefferson...75 Lafayette...77 Lake...79 Lee...81 Leon...83 Levy...85 Liberty...87 Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

4 Madison...89 Manatee...91 Marion...93 Martin...95 Miami-Dade...97 Monroe...99 Nassau...11 Okaloosa...13 Okeechobee...15 Orange...17 Osceola...19 Palm Beach Pasco Pinellas Polk Putnam Santa Rosa...11 Sarasota...13 Seminole...15 St. Johns...17 St. Lucie...19 Sumter Suwannee Taylor Union Volusia Wakulla...11 Walton...13 Washington...15 Disproportionate Minority Contact

5 Executive Summary The Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Benchmark Reports systematically assess the issue of Disproportionate Minority Contact within the 7 counties in Florida. Information presented in each county s benchmark report is designed to allow appropriate comparisons across judicial areas. Ranking of counties, based on the one-year Relative Rate Index (RRI), the four-year RRI, and School Referral Index are also provided. This will help identify potential DMC issues within each county and assist professionals in making interventions within a relatively homogenous context. Highlights from the DMC Benchmark Reports include: Gadsden had the largest proportion (5.%) of black youth while Pasco had the smallest proportion (3.7%) of black youth in the general youth population. Miami-Dade had the largest proportion (5%) of Hispanic youth while Gulf had the smallest proportion (1.%) of Hispanic youth in the general youth population. The statewide average RRI of referral received of black youth was.5 in FY -7, which means the rate of black youth referred were.5 times higher than the rate of white youth referred to the juvenile justice system in Florida. This reflected a 9% increase from FY 3-. In Florida, the vast majority (91%) of the counties had black youth disproportionately overrepresented at the referral received stage of the juvenile justice system in. In, Gilchrist, Walton, and Washington were the top three counties with the least DMC issue at the referral received stage for black youth. These three counties had no identified DMC issue measured by the RRI at the referral received stage of the juvenile justice continuum. In, Alachua, Dixie, and Madison were the bottom three counties with the most serious DMC issue at the stage of referral received of black youth. Black youth were 5.8 times more likely to be referred to the juvenile justice system than white youth in Alachua ; black youth were 5.8 times more likely to be referred to the juvenile justice system than white youth in Dixie ; and black youth were 5. times more likely to be referred to the juvenile justice system than white youth in Madison. Disproportionate Minority Contact 3

6 Rankings Table Disproportionate Minority Contact

7 Methodology of the Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Benchmark Reports The DMC Initiative The purpose of the DMC initiative is to ensure equal and fair treatment for every youth in the juvenile justice system, regardless of their racial and ethnic background. If there is an identified issue of minority overrepresentation in the system, it serves as an alert for operations. The issue(s) requiring attention may occur within one stage or multiple stages of the system. The DMC Benchmark Reports provide useful county-level information for determining whether DMC issues are present within a given jurisdiction, which would require additional evaluation and efforts to address any problems. The DMC Benchmark Reports The DMC Benchmark Reports provide essential elements for examining racial/ethnic minority representation at various stages of the juvenile justice system and assess whether there is an issue of minority overrepresentation in a given county. For each county, this report provides the county information, minority representation charts, and three benchmark charts. A series of percentage bar charts are displayed to demonstrate the racial/ethnic composition of youth in the system. The first bar chart provides the county s racial/ethnic composition of at-risk youth between the ages of ten and seventeen in the general population, which serves as the baseline of comparison for the remaining bar chart measures. Each bar that follows presents the racial/ethnic composition at each successive stage of the juvenile justice system. On the backside of the report, the three-year DMC trends are presented along with recommendations and resources that will assist the county in directing their DMC efforts. The Relative Rate Index (RRI) is used to assess the relative overrepresentation of minority groups at several important decision points in the juvenile justice continuum. The RRI is a required reporting element for grants federally funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The RRI provides an unbiased estimation of the extent and nature of DMC at each stage of the juvenile justice system. Therefore, resources can be allocated accordingly to implement interventions and changes at the appropriate decision points. What is RRI? The Relative Rate Index (RRI) provides a statistical representation of Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) for each of the 7 counties in Florida. A county s population is taken into account and controlled for when calculating the rate. Thus, smaller counties are measured the same as larger counties and their rates are comparable. The RRI compares the contact rate of occurrence for white youth to the contact rate of occurrence for all minority youth. If the RRI is 1., then the rate of occurrence for white youth is similar to the rate of occurrence for all minority youth. If the RRI is greater than 1., then the rate of occurrence for minority youth is higher than the rate of occurrence for white youth. If the RRI is less than 1., then the rate of occurrence for white youth is higher than the rate of occurrence for minority youth. The RRI is calculated through the following three steps: Disproportionate Minority Contact 5

8 1. Minority Contact: For a particular minority group at a given stage of the juvenile justice system, the number of contact events is divided by the number of possible events to produce a rate of system involvement for minority youth.. Non-Minority Contact: For white youth at a given stage of the juvenile justice system, the number of contact events is divided by the number of possible events to produce a rate of system involvement for white youth. 3. RRI Calculation: The rate of minority contact is divided by the rate of white contact to produce a ratio of system involvement, which is the RRI. For example, the black RRI at the referral received stage of the juvenile justice system in Florida in shows that among black youth, the number of referral events was 1,39, and the number of possible event was 398,31, which is equal to the number of black youth aged 1 to 17 in the general population. Thus, the rate of system involvement for blacks is = 1,39 / 398,31 Similarly, the rate of system involvement for whites is = 1,591 / 1,13,889 These two rates yield a ratio of.5 at the stage of referral received..5 =.151 /.75 This ratio means that in the rate of black youth referred to the juvenile justice system were.5 times higher than the rate of white youth referred to the juvenile justice system in Florida. Under some circumstances, these rates may be computed based on small numbers, which impacts the reliability of the DMC measurements. Rates based on five or fewer events or based on thirty or fewer potential events are considered to be an insufficient sample size for calculating the RRI. In these kinds of cases, the RRI is shown as missing and not presented in the report. What is School Referral Index? The School Referral Index provides a measurement of how much school-related referrals contribute to minority representation at the referral received stage. The index examines the likelihood of minority contact originating from school-related referrals against all other referral sources. A county s population is taken into account and controlled for when calculating the rate. Thus, smaller counties are measured the same as larger counties and their rates are comparable. This index ranges from zero to infinite positive numbers, with one as the cutting point. If the index is greater than one, it indicates school-related referrals increase the likelihood of black youth being referred to DJJ. If the index is between zero and one, it indicates that school-related referrals do not increase the likelihood of black youth being referred to DJJ. In other words, school associated referrals do not contribute to the minority overrepresentation issue at the referral stage of the juvenile justice continuum. The school referral index is calculated through the following three steps: Disproportionate Minority Contact

9 1. For school-related referrals, the rate of referrals of black youth (school referrals of black youth / total school referrals) is divided by the rate of referrals of non-black youth to produce the odds of school referrals for black youth.. For non-school associated referrals, the rate of referrals of black youth (non-school referrals of black youth / total non-school referrals) is divided by the rate of referrals of non-black youth to produce the odds of non-school referrals for black youth. 3. The odds black youth with school referrals is then divided by the odds of black youth with non-school referrals to produce the school referral index. For example, in, the rate of black youth with school referrals was.89 (5 / 559) and the rate of non-black youth with school referrals was.191 (17 / 559) in Alachua. It generates an odds of... = (5 / 559) / (17 / 559) Similarly, the odds of black youth with non-school referrals was.5..5 = (1,37 / 1,91) / (57 / 1,91) These two odds yield a ratio of 1.9 at the stage of referral received. 1.9 =. /.5 This School Referral Index means that, in, the likelihood of school referrals was 1.9 times greater than non-school referrals for black youth in Alachua. Disproportionate Minority Contact 7

10 Explanation of Sections Title Bar The name of the county is displayed at the top of each page of the report. Description The purpose of this section is to familiarize readers with the general context of the area. This section provides a description of the county including its size, general population, geographical location, judicial circuit, law enforcement personnel, unemployment rate, and the racial/ethnic component of the youth population. In addition, a map also provides a visual presentation of the county s geographical location within Florida. Each county is also identified as a metropolitan or non-metropolitan one, according to U.S. Office of Management and Budget. A metropolitan area contains a core urban area of 5, or more population and consists of one or more counties and adjacent, high degree of social and economic integration counties. For further detail of the definition, please refer to this link of the U.S. Census website ( Minority Representation Bar Charts This section demonstrates the percentage of white, black, and Hispanic youth in the general youth population. Youth aged from 1 to 17 are considered to be the at-risk population of this project. This section also demonstrates the percentage of white, black, and Hispanic youth at different stages of the juvenile justice system, including referral received, judicial disposition, non-judicial disposition, secure detention, secure residential placement, and transferred to the criminal court. The visual presentation provides readers with a clear graphic representation of the extent and nature of DMC in a given county at different stages of the system. For stages that have fewer than 31 events (n < 31), the bar chart is not presented to avoid unreliable interpretations. Disproportionate Minority Contact 8

11 DMC Benchmark This section provides the three rankings for each county in Florida, followed by benchmark graphs. Each county is ranked by the one-year RRI for black youth at the referral received stage, the four-year RRI for black youth at the referral received stage, and the school referral index. A smaller number in ranking indicates a relatively less serious issue of DMC. For example, A ranked as 5 and B ranked as, then A has less serious DMC issue than B does. Of the 7 counties in Florida, Holmes, Liberty, and Lafayette Counties did not have sufficient numbers of youth to calculate the one-year RRI and to be included in the ranking. Liberty and Lafayette Counties did not have sufficient numbers of youth to calculate the four-year RRI and were not included in the ranking. In addition, Union, Liberty, Lafayette, Jefferson, Holmes, Hardee, Hamilton, Gulf, Glades, Franklin, Dixie, and Calhoun Counties did not have sufficient numbers of youth to calculate school referral index and were not included in the ranking. The first benchmark graph demonstrates a comparison of the RRIs of referral received of black youth in FY -7. Each county s one-year RRI is presented along with the statewide average RRI, and the best and the worst RRIs among counties. Similarly, the second benchmark graph demonstrates a comparison of the four-year (FY 3- through FY -7) average of RRIs of referral received of black youth. Each county s four-year-average RRI accompanies with the statewide average RRI, and the best and the worst RRIs among the 5 counties included in the ranking. This comparison takes the seriousness of minority overrepresentation at the first contact into account, as well as the changes over the past four years. The third benchmark graph demonstrates a comparison of the school referral index of black youth in FY - 7. Each county s school referral index is presented along with the statewide average school referral index, and the best and the worst school referral indexes among the 55 counties included in the ranking. Disproportionate Minority Contact 9

12 and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) This section displays the four-year trends of the RRI for black youth at several important decision points of the juvenile justice system, including referrals received, judicial dispositions, secure detention, commitments, and transfer to adult court. Both the county trend and the statewide trend are visually presented for comparison. A short example of the RRI trends interpretation is provided to facilitate readers comprehension of these graphs. and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) This section displays four-year trends of the Hispanic RRI at several important decision points of the juvenile justice system, including referrals received, judicial dispositions, secure detention, commitments, and transfers to adult court. Both the county trend and the statewide trend are visually presented for comparison. Recommendations and Available Resources This section provides a list of recommendations and available resources that to decision-makers, stakeholders, administrators, and field professionals in addressing identified problems and implementing possible interventions and changes to reduce the DMC issue in a given jurisdiction. The following recommendations are used in the report: Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as o o o o prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as o o o o o diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders, and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

13 Data Sources The DMC benchmark reports adopt data from multiple information sources. Due to different agencies data reporting, they may not cover exact the same reporting timeframe. For instance, general and youth population data were estimated every year by Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research, while juvenile delinquency data were reported in fiscal year timeframe by Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. Thorough this document, a frequently used measure, RRI at referral received stage, adopts population measure reported in calendar year and juvenile referral data in fiscal year. Florida Department of Juvenile Justice: Delinquency Profile FY -7. Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research. Florida Association of Counties. U.S. Department of Labor. U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Disproportionate Minority Contact 11

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15 Alachua Alachua is approximately 91 square miles, with a population of around 3,779 people. It is located in Florida's Eighth Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.%. There were approximately,77 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 9% and Hispanic youth comprised around 8% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,77) Referrals Received: (N=,88) Judicially (N=1,3) Non-Judicially (N=1,71) Detained: (N=1,153) Committed: (N=8) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=83) 15% 1% 5% 3% 19% 7% 57% 7% 7% 83% 8% 71% 81% 9% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 8% 1% 1% 1% 1% % % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: of Alachua of Alachua of Alachua Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 School Referral Index Ranking: 3 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 13

16 Alachua and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Alachua, the rate of black youth to be referred was 5.8 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 9% increase from FY 3- and.5 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Alachua were more likely than the statewide average to be detained and committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Alachua, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.3 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times) Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders. *Circuit 8 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth *Minority Over-representation Committee of the Black-on-Black Crime Task Force in Gainesville/Alachua Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

17 Baker Baker is approximately 588 square miles, with a population of around 5, people. It is located in Florida's Eighth Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.9%. There were approximately,919 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 13% and Hispanic youth comprised around % of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,919) Referrals Received: (N=17) Judicially (N=11) Non-Judicially (N=138) Detained: (N=8) Committed: (N=1) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) 71% 7% 71% 83% 81% 8% % 9% 13% 17% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% % % % % % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: of Baker of Baker of Baker Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: School Referral Index Ranking: 9 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 15

18 Baker and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Baker, the rate of black youth to be referred was. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was an 8% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Baker were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Circuit 8 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

19 Bay Bay is approximately 81 square miles, with a population of around 15,515 people. It is located in Florida's Fourteenth Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 1 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.1%. There were approximately 1,85 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 5% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=1,85) Referrals Received: (N=1,57) Judicially (N=878) Non-Judicially (N=85) Detained: (N=51) Committed: (N=17) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=7) 1% 3% 57% 53% 5% % 77% 5% 51% 3% 1% 3% % 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 5% 5% % 5% 5% 7% % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 5 of Bay of Bay of Bay Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: School Referral Index Ranking: 1 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 17

20 Bay and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Bay, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 17% increase from FY 3- and 1.5 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Bay were more likely than the statewide average to be committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Bay, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1.5 times higher than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 11% increase from FY 3- and 1.9 times higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Bay were more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth *1 Black Men Disproportionate Minority Contact 18

21 Bradford Bradford is approximately 35 square miles, with a population of around 8,551 people. It is located in Florida's Eighth Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.8%. There were approximately,39 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 3% and Hispanic youth comprised around 3% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,39) Referrals Received: (N=37) Judicially (N=9) Non-Judicially (N=19) Detained: (N=9) Committed: (N=1) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) 59% 53% % 1% 73% 5% % 3% 3% 39% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 3% % % 1% % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 of Bradford of Bradford of Bradford Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: School Referral Index Ranking: 5 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 19

22 Bradford and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Bradford, the rate of black youth to be referred was.1 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 3% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Bradford were less likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed and detained Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines and existing sentencing guidelines. *Circuit 8 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact

23 Brevard Brevard is approximately 131 square miles, with a population of around 53,5 people. It is located in Florida's Eighteenth Circuit in the East Central region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 5 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.3%. There were approximately 55,558 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 13% and Hispanic youth comprised around 8% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=55,558) Referrals Received: (N=,591) Judicially (N=,38) Non-Judicially (N=3,9) Detained: (N=1,7) Committed: (N=18) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=7) 3% 1% 59% 5% 5% 3% 75% 5% 3% 35% 38% 3% % 13% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 8% 5% 5% 5% 7% 5% 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 33 of Brevard of Brevard of Brevard Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 School Referral Index Ranking: Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

24 Brevard and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Brevard, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.1 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 7% increase from FY 3- and 1.3 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Brevard were more likely than the statewide average to be transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Brevard, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.8 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 1% increase from FY 3- and the same as the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Brevard were significantly more likely than the statewide average to be transferred to adult court Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 18 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact

25 Broward Broward is approximately 1 square miles, with a population of around 1,753,1 people. It is located in Florida's Seventeenth Circuit in the Southern region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 1,538 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.1%. There were approximately 188, youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 3% and Hispanic youth comprised around 3% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=188,) Referrals Received: (N=1,38) Judicially (N=7,3) Non-Judicially (N=,87) Detained: (N=3,77) Committed: (N=57) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=3) 9% 5% % 1% 18% 3% % 3% 5% 55% 59% % 3% 9% 3% 11% 1% 1% 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 9% 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: of Broward of Broward of Broward Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: School Referral Index Ranking: Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 3

26 Broward and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Broward, the rate of black youth to be referred was. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Broward were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be detained, committed, and transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Broward, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.7 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 13% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY 5-, Hispanic youth in Broward were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be disposed judicially, detained, and committed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 17 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact

27 Calhoun Calhoun is approximately 57 square miles, with a population of around 1,113 people. It is located in Florida's Fourteenth Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 18 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.1%. There were approximately 1,59 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 3% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=1,59) Referrals Received: (N=83) Judicially (N=5) Non-Judicially (N=7) Detained: (N=3) Committed: (N=18) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=3) 9% % 78% 73% 9% 9% 3% 1% 7% 31% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 3% 1% % % % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 of Calhoun of Calhoun of Calhoun Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 9 School Referral Index Ranking: - Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 5

28 Calhoun and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Calhoun, the rate of black youth to be referred was times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was an 11% increase from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY-7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention and early intervention programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth *1 Black Men Disproportionate Minority Contact

29 Charlotte Charlotte is approximately 83 square miles, with a population of around 1,315 people. It is located in Florida's Twentieth Circuit in the West Central region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 7 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.%. There were approximately 1,319 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 9% and Hispanic youth comprised around 5% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=1,319) Referrals Received: (N=1,) Judicially (N=73) Non-Judicially (N=599) Detained: (N=87) Committed: (N=5) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=3) 8% 83% 8% 7% 8% 8% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 9% 1% 1% 15% 1% 5% % 1% % 3% 3% % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: of Charlotte of Charlotte of Charlotte Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: School Referral Index Ranking: 33 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 7

30 Charlotte and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Charlotte, the rate of black youth to be referred was 1. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was an 8% increase from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Charlotte were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed and detained Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Charlotte, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.5 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY 5-, Hispanic youth in Charlotte county were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be disposed judicially Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, and existing sentencing guidelines. *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 8

31 Citrus Citrus is approximately 1 square miles, with a population of around 13,79 people. It is located in Florida's Fifth Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 8 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.8%. There were approximately 11,33 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around % and Hispanic youth comprised around % of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=11,33) Referrals Received: (N=85) Judicially (N=53) Non-Judicially (N=337) Detained: (N=53) Committed: (N=133) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=5) 88% 88% 88% 88% 83% 88% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% % 9% 8% 1% 9% 8% % 3% 3% % 3% 3% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 19 of Citrus of Citrus of Citrus Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 School Referral Index Ranking: Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 9

32 Citrus and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Citrus, the rate of black youth to be referred was. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % increase from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Citrus, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.5 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 9% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY 5-, Hispanic youth in Citrus were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be disposed judicially Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines and existing sentencing guidelines. *Circuit 5 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 3

33 Clay Clay is approximately square miles, with a population of around 17,91 people. It is located in Florida's Fourth Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 1 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.%. There were approximately 3,8 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 7% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=3,8) Referrals Received: (N=1,9) Judicially (N=5) Non-Judicially (N=1,) Detained: (N=373) Committed: (N=) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=1) 1% 8% 1% 9% 71% 79% 1% 8% 7% 35% 3% % White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 7% 3% % % % 3% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 of Clay of Clay of Clay Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 8 School Referral Index Ranking: 7 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 31

34 Clay and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Clay, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.3 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 5% increase from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Clay were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Clay, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was. times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Clay were more likely than the statewide average to be disposed judically Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, and existing sentencing guidelines. *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 3

35 Collier Collier is approximately 119 square miles, with a population of around 3,58 people. It is located in Florida's Twentieth Circuit in the West Central region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.%. There were approximately 9,97 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 9% and Hispanic youth comprised around 35% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=9,97) Referrals Received: (N=,157) Judicially (N=1,3) Non-Judicially (N=1,15) Detained: (N=97) Committed: (N=1) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=13) 3% 8% % % 5% 5% 1% 1% 13% 1% 11% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 9% 3% 37% 3% 33% 31% 35% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 7 of Collier of Collier of Collier Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: School Referral Index Ranking: 3 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 33

36 Collier and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Collier, the rate of black youth to be referred was 1.5 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 15% increase from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Collier were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Collier, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1.1 times higher than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 1% increase from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Collier were more likely than the statewide average to be judicailly disposed, detained, and committed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders. *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 3

37 Columbia Columbia is approximately 789 square miles, with a population of around 3,538 people. It is located in Florida's Third Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 8 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.1%. There were approximately 7,1 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around % and Hispanic youth comprised around % of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=7,1) Referrals Received: (N=591) Judicially (N=3) Non-Judicially (N=39) Detained: (N=13) Committed: (N=8) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=5) 5% 59% 5% 57% 7% 3% 37% 3% % % White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% % % 3% 3% 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 9 of Columbia of Columbia of Columbia Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 9 School Referral Index Ranking: 31 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 35

38 Columbia and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Columbia, the rate of black youth to be referred was.9 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 38% increase from FY 3- and slightly higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Columbia were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Columbia, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.8 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was an 11% decrease from FY 3- and the same as the statewide average (.8 times) Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders. *Circuit 3 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 3

39 DeSoto DeSoto is approximately 71 square miles, with a population of around 33,1 people. It is located in Florida's Twelfth Circuit in the West Central region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 9 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.5%. There were approximately 3,11 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 33% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=3,11) Referrals Received: (N=38) Judicially (N=89) Non-Judicially (N=11) Detained: (N=3) Committed: (N=1) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=9) % 5% 5% 5% 59% 1% 39% 3% 33% 3% 33% 17% 19% 1% 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 17 of DeSoto of DeSoto of DeSoto Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 19 School Referral Index Ranking: Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 37

40 DeSoto and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In DeSoto, the rate of black youth to be referred was.1 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 5% increase from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in DeSoto were more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In DeSoto, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.5 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 17% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in DeSoto were more likely than the statewide average to be judicailly disposed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines and existing sentencing guidelines. *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 38

41 Dixie Dixie is approximately 79 square miles, with a population of around 15,77 people. It is located in Florida's Third Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.%. There were approximately 1,53 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 8% and Hispanic youth comprised around 3% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=1,53) Referrals Received: (N=9) Judicially (N=37) Non-Judicially (N=18) Detained: (N=18) 57% 5% 88% 3% 35% 8% 3% % % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 of Dixie Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 57 of Dixie Committed: (N=3) School Referral Index Ranking: - Transferred to Adult Court: (N=1) White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% of Dixie Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 39

42 Dixie and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Dixie, the rate of black youth to be referred was 5.8 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 1% increase from FY 3- and.5 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention and early intervention programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Circuit 3 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact

43 Duval Duval is approximately 8 square miles, with a population of around 879,35 people. It is located in Florida's Fourth Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 1,7 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.5%. There were approximately 98,7 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 39% and Hispanic youth comprised around 7% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=98,7) Referrals Received: (N=,11) Judicially (N=,1) Non-Judicially (N=,3) Detained: (N=,17) Committed: (N=5) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=87) % 1% 33% 9% 3% 31% 5% % 8% 75% 77% 3% % 39% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 7% % % % % 1% 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: of Duval of Duval of Duval Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 School Referral Index Ranking: Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

44 Duval and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Duval, the rate of black youth to be referred was.5 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was an 11% decrease from FY 3- and the same as the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Duval were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be detained and committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Duval, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.3 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 7% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Duval were more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed and detained Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders. *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact

45 Escambia Escambia is approximately 7 square miles, with a population of around 39,7 people. It is located in Florida's First Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 387 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.%. There were approximately 31,8 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 9% and Hispanic youth comprised around % of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=31,8) Referrals Received: (N=3,338) Judicially (N=,1) Non-Judicially (N=1,13) Detained: (N=1,518) Committed: (N=19) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=13) 3% 33% 9% 5% 39% 39% 1% 59% % % 71% 55% 57% 9% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% % % 3% 5% % 3% % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: of Escambia of Escambia of Escambia Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 8 School Referral Index Ranking: 18 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 3

46 Escambia and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Escambia, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 13% increase from FY 3- and 1.5 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Escambia were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Escambia, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1. times higher than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 33% increase from FY 3- and times higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Escambia were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be detained Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, and minimum standards for equitable treatment. *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact

47 Flagler Flagler is approximately 5 square miles, with a population of around 89,75 people. It is located in Florida's Seventh Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 1 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.%. There were approximately 8,37 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 13% and Hispanic youth comprised around 7% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=8,37) Referrals Received: (N=88) Judicially (N=7) Non-Judicially (N=) Detained: (N=198) Committed: (N=8) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=3) % % 55% % 78% % 3% 31% 7% 13% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 7% 11% 1% 11% 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 7 of Flagler of Flagler of Flagler Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 55 School Referral Index Ranking: 35 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 5

48 Flagler and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Flagler, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.5 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 15% decrease from FY 3- and 1.5 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Flagler were more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed, detained, and committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Flagler, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was. times higher than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 175% increase from FY 3- and.8 times higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Flagler were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed and detained Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, and minimum standards for equitable treatment. *Circuit 7 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact

49 Franklin Franklin is approximately 55 square miles, with a population of around 11,91 people. It is located in Florida's Second Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.9%. There were approximately 1,53 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 3% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=1,53) Referrals Received: (N=13) Judicially (N=) Non-Judicially (N=) Detained: (N=) 9% 8% 8% 8% 3% 1% 1% 1% 3% % % % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 15 of Franklin of Franklin Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 Committed: (N=3) School Referral Index Ranking: - Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% of Franklin Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 7

50 Franklin and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Franklin, the rate of black youth to be referred was.1 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 75% increase from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention and early intervention programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 8

51 Gadsden Gadsden is approximately 53 square miles, with a population of around 8,195 people. It is located in Florida's Second Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 5 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.5%. There were approximately 5, youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around % and Hispanic youth comprised around 11% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=5,) Referrals Received: (N=5) Judicially (N=37) Non-Judicially (N=) Detained: (N=1) Committed: (N=88) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=7) 9% 9% 1% % 8% % 8% 85% 8% 89% 83% % 11% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 1% % % 3% 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: of Gadsden of Gadsden of Gadsden Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 5 School Referral Index Ranking: 55 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 9

52 Gadsden and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Gadsden, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.3 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was no change % from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Gadsden, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.5 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 9% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times) Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines and existing sentencing guidelines. *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 5

53 Gilchrist Gilchrist is approximately 38 square miles, with a population of around 1,73 people. It is located in Florida's Eighth Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.9%. There were approximately 1,815 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 9% and Hispanic youth comprised around % of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=1,815) Referrals Received: (N=15) Judicially (N=7) Non-Judicially (N=11) Detained: (N=) Committed: (N=9) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=7) 8% 9% 95% 89% 95% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 9% % 7% 3% 1% 1% 3% 1% % 5% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 of Gilchrist of Gilchrist of Gilchrist Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 School Referral Index Ranking: 3 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 51

54 Gilchrist and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Gilchrist, the rate of black youth to be referred was.7 times lower than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY-7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Circuit 8 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council - *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 5

55 Glades Glades is approximately 898 square miles, with a population of around 1,79 people. It is located in Florida's Twentieth Circuit in the West Central region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 8 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.%. There were approximately 1,83 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 7% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=1,83) Referrals Received: (N=9) Judicially (N=3) Non-Judicially (N=5) Detained: (N=9) 3% 7% % 5% 39% 1% 8% 35% 7% 1% % 15% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: of Glades of Glades Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: Committed: (N=) School Referral Index Ranking: - Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% of Glades Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 53

56 Glades and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Glades, the rate of black youth to be referred was 5.3 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 5% decrease from FY 3- and.3 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Glades, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1.3 times higher than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was no change % from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.8 times) Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention and early intervention programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 5

57 Gulf Gulf is approximately 578 square miles, with a population of around 1,59 people. It is located in Florida's Fourteenth Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 3 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.9%. There were approximately 1,5 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 1% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=1,5) Referrals Received: (N=1) Judicially (N=51) Non-Judicially (N=59) Detained: (N=3) Committed: (N=1) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) 8% 81% 75% 7% 79% 1% 19% 5% % 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 1% % % % % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 5 of Gulf of Gulf of Gulf Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: School Referral Index Ranking: - Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 55

58 Gulf and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Gulf, the rate of black youth to be referred was 1. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 33% increase from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention and early intervention programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth *K91 Black Men Disproportionate Minority Contact 5

59 Hamilton Hamilton is approximately 515 square miles, with a population of around 1,517 people. It is located in Florida's Third Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 18 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.8%. There were approximately 1,57 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around % and Hispanic youth comprised around 1% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=1,57) Referrals Received: (N=118) Judicially (N=8) Non-Judicially (N=) Detained: (N=3) 38% 3% % 5% % % % 55% 1% % % % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 of Hamilton of Hamilton Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 5 Committed: (N=) School Referral Index Ranking: - Transferred to Adult Court: (N=3) White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% of Hamilton Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 57

60 Hamilton and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Hamilton, the rate of black youth to be referred was 1.8 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 3% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines and existing sentencing guidelines. *Circuit 3 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 58

61 Hardee Hardee is approximately 3 square miles, with a population of around 7,18 people. It is located in Florida's Tenth Circuit in the West Central region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.9%. There were approximately,98 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around % and Hispanic youth comprised around 7% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,98) Referrals Received: (N=9) Judicially (N=15) Non-Judicially (N=19) Detained: (N=) Committed: (N=1) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=5) % 5% 55% 5% 57% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% % % 3% 9% % 7% 1% 1% 17% % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 8 of Hardee of Hardee of Hardee Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 7 School Referral Index Ranking: - Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 59

62 Hardee and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Hardee, the rate of black youth to be referred was.8 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 7% increase from FY 3- and slightly higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Hardee, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was. times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 33% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Hardee were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be detained Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessment, and existing sentencing guidelines. *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth *Peace River Center Disproportionate Minority Contact

63 Hendry Hendry is approximately 1189 square miles, with a population of around 38,78 people. It is located in Florida's Twentieth Circuit in the West Central region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.%. There were approximately,955 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 17% and Hispanic youth comprised around 7% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,955) Referrals Received: (N=5) Judicially (N=) Non-Judicially (N=73) Detained: (N=183) Committed: (N=7) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) 8% % % 13% 35% 9% 8% 9% 3% 17% 8% 9% 7% % 3% 9% 9% 38% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 13 of Hendry of Hendry of Hendry Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 13 School Referral Index Ranking: 3 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

64 Hendry and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Hendry, the rate of black youth to be referred was.1 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 31% increase from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Hendry were more likely than the statewide average to be committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Hendry, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1.1 times higher than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 83% increase from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Hendry were more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed, detained, and committed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, and minimum standards for equitable treatment. *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact

65 Hernando Hernando is approximately 58 square miles, with a population of around 157, people. It is located in Florida's Fifth Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 35 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.3%. There were approximately 1,73 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 7% and Hispanic youth comprised around 11% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=1,73) Referrals Received: (N=91) Judicially (N=1) Non-Judicially (N=17) Detained: (N=3) Committed: (N=3) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) 55% 71% 7% 7% 7% 81% 7% 3% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 7% % % % % 1% 11% % 8% 7% % 1% 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 5 of Hernando of Hernando of Hernando Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 School Referral Index Ranking: 8 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 3

66 Hernando and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Hernando, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.8 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 138% increase from FY 3- and 1.7 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Hernando were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be detained and committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Hernando, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.7 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 3% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Hernando were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 5 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact

67 Highlands Highlands is approximately 1119 square miles, with a population of around 9,7 people. It is located in Florida's Tenth Circuit in the West Central region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 118 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.%. There were approximately 8,359 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 17% and Hispanic youth comprised around 5% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=8,359) Referrals Received: (N=99) Judicially (N=51) Non-Judicially (N=35) Detained: (N=1) Committed: (N=81) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=1) 5% 55% 51% 9% % 55% 17% 9% 33% 33% 38% 3% 5% 15% 1% 1% 17% 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 9 of Highlands of Highlands of Highlands Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 15 School Referral Index Ranking: 5 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 5

68 Highlands and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Highlands, the rate of black youth to be referred was 1.8 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Highlands were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be detained Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Highlands, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was. times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was no change % from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Highlands were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed and detained Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, and minimum standards for equitable treatment. *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth *Peace River Center Disproportionate Minority Contact

69 Hillsborough Hillsborough is approximately 1 square miles, with a population of around 1,1,5 people. It is located in Florida's Thirteenth Circuit in the West Central region of In, this metropolitan county had 1,187 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.1%. There were approximately 131, youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 5% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=131,) Referrals Received: (N=11,97) Judicially (N=5,77) Non-Judicially (N=8,8) Detained: (N=,) Committed: (N=59) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=59) 3% 17% 33% 9% % 35% 5% 9% 5% % 59% 7% 1% 7% 5% 1% 15% 1% 1% 1% 13% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 5 of Hillsborough of Hillsborough of Hillsborough Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 5 School Referral Index Ranking: 9 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 7

70 Hillsborough and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Hillsborough, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.7 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 9% increase from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Hillsborough were more likely than the statewide average to be detained and transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Hillsborough, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 17% decrease from FY 3- and slightly higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Hillsborough were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed, detained, committed and transferred to adult court Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 13 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 8

71 Holmes Holmes is approximately 8 square miles, with a population of around 19,5 people. It is located in Florida's Fourteenth Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 1 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.%. There were approximately,153 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around % and Hispanic youth comprised around 3% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,153) Referrals Received: (N=7) Judicially (N=3) Non-Judicially (N=5) Detained: (N=13) 9% 9% 9% 1% % 3% % % % % % % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: - of Holmes of Holmes Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 Committed: (N=7) School Referral Index Ranking: - Transferred to Adult Court: (N=1) White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% of Holmes Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 9

72 Holmes and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) There were fewer than 3 black youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY-7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth *1 Black Men Disproportionate Minority Contact 7

73 Indian River Indian River is approximately 59 square miles, with a population of around 135, people. It is located in Florida's Nineteenth Circuit in the East Central region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 198 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.%. There were approximately 1,155 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 13% and Hispanic youth comprised around 1% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=1,155) Referrals Received: (N=83) Judicially (N=9) Non-Judicially (N=398) Detained: (N=77) Committed: (N=81) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=7) 58% % 57% 58% 3% 71% 33% 13% 3% 33% 3% 31% 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 8% % 9% % % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 of Indian River of Indian River of Indian River Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 School Referral Index Ranking: 1 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 71

74 Indian River and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Indian River, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 7% increase from FY 3- and 1.3 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Indian River, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.7 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % increase from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Indian River were less likely than the statewide average to be disposed judicially and detained Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines. *Circuit 19 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 7

75 Jackson Jackson is approximately 938 square miles, with a population of around 5, people. It is located in Florida's Fourteenth Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 53 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.5%. There were approximately,9 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 9% and Hispanic youth comprised around 3% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,9) Referrals Received: (N=) Judicially (N=11) Non-Judicially (N=15) Detained: (N=7) Committed: (N=) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=9) 5% 5% 5% 9% 7% % 7% % 9% 9% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 3% % 3% % 3% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 11 of Jackson of Jackson of Jackson Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 School Referral Index Ranking: 5 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 73

76 Jackson and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Jackson, the rate of black youth to be referred was 1.9 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 1% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Jackson were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be detained and committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Jackson, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1.8 times higher than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 13% increase from FY 3- and.3 times higher than the statewide average (.8 times) Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, and existing sentencing guidelines. *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth *1 Black Men Disproportionate Minority Contact 7

77 Jefferson Jefferson is approximately 9 square miles, with a population of around 1,353 people. It is located in Florida's Second Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 19 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.9%. There were approximately 1,358 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 3% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=1,358) Referrals Received: (N=9) Judicially (N=) Non-Judicially (N=33) Detained: (N=) 5% 18% % 55% 8% 75% 58% 1% 3% % % % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 5 of Jefferson of Jefferson Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 37 Committed: (N=1) School Referral Index Ranking: - Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% of Jefferson Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 75

78 Jefferson and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Jefferson, the rate of black youth to be referred was. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 83% increase from FY 3- and 1.8 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention and early intervention programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 7

79 Lafayette Lafayette is approximately 55 square miles, with a population of around 8, people. It is located in Florida's Third Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 1 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.7%. There were approximately 719 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 8% and Hispanic youth comprised around 1% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=719) Referrals Received: (N=1) Judicially (N=8) Non-Judicially (N=) Detained: (N=) 78% 8% 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: - of Lafayette Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: - of Lafayette Committed: (N=) School Referral Index Ranking: - Transferred to Adult Court: (N=1) White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% of Lafayette Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 77

80 Lafayette and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) There were fewer than 3 black youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Circuit 3 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 78

81 Lake Lake is approximately 113 square miles, with a population of around 7,783 people. It is located in Florida's Fifth Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 3 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.3%. There were approximately 5,77 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 13% and Hispanic youth comprised around 13% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=5,77) Referrals Received: (N=,175) Judicially (N=1,153) Non-Judicially (N=1,319) Detained: (N=9) Committed: (N=18) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) 31% % % 5% 53% 5% 7% 55% 33% 37% 3% % % 13% 13% 1% 1% 13% 11% 1% 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 8 of Lake of Lake of Lake Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 51 School Referral Index Ranking: 37 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 79

82 Lake and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Lake, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.5 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 9% increase from FY 3- and 1.5 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Lake were more likely than the statewide average to be detained and transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Lake, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1. times higher than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % increase from FY 3- and 1.5 times higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Lake were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed and detained Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 5 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 8

83 Lee Lee is approximately 15 square miles, with a population of around 585,8 people. It is located in Florida's Twentieth Circuit in the West Central region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 57 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.9%. There were approximately 5,9 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around % of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=5,9) Referrals Received: (N=,57) Judicially (N=1,878) Non-Judicially (N=,95) Detained: (N=1,83) Committed: (N=3) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=11) 35% 7% 7% 3% 55% 55% % 3% 3% 1% 5% 3% 38% % % 18% 19% 18% 17% 17% 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 of Lee of Lee of Lee Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 33 School Referral Index Ranking: 38 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 81

84 Lee and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Lee, the rate of black youth to be referred was. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 5% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Lee were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed, committed, and transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Lee, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was an 11% increase from FY 3- and slightly higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Lee were more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed, committed, and transferred to adult court Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 8

85 Leon Leon is approximately 9 square miles, with a population of around 7,97 people. It is located in Florida's Second Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.7%. There were approximately,91 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around % and Hispanic youth comprised around % of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,91) Referrals Received: (N=1,759) Judicially (N=1,15) Non-Judicially (N=871) Detained: (N=733) Committed: (N=1) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=8) 1% 31% % % % 35% 5% 88% % 71% 7% 7% % % White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% % % % % 1% 3% % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 7 of Leon of Leon of Leon Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 School Referral Index Ranking: 7 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 83

86 Leon and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Leon, the rate of black youth to be referred was.8 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 3% decrease from FY 3- and slightly higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Leon were more likely than the statewide average to be detained and slightly more likely to be detained and committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Leon, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.7 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Leon were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be disposed judicially Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders. *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 8

87 Levy Levy is approximately 1137 square miles, with a population of around 38,981 people. It is located in Florida's Eighth Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 73 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.%. There were approximately,3 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 13% and Hispanic youth comprised around 8% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,3) Referrals Received: (N=371) Judicially (N=19) Non-Judicially (N=35) Detained: (N=1) Committed: (N=37) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) 3% 59% 5% 5% 7% 78% 3% 38% % 3% 9% 13% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 8% 3% 3% 3% % 3% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 37 of Levy of Levy of Levy Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 5 School Referral Index Ranking: 11 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 85

88 Levy and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Levy, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 33% increase from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Levy were more likely than the statewide average to be detained and slightly more likely to be transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Levy, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was. times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was % from FY 3- and lower than the statewide average (.8 times) Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 8 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 8

89 Liberty Liberty is approximately 85 square miles, with a population of around 7,77 people. It is located in Florida's Second Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 1 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.%. There were approximately 779 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 15% and Hispanic youth comprised around % of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=779) Referrals Received: (N=57) Judicially (N=7) Non-Judicially (N=18) Detained: (N=8) 79% 93% 9% 15% % 5% % % % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: - of Liberty Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: - of Liberty Committed: (N=7) School Referral Index Ranking: - Transferred to Adult Court: (N=3) White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% of Liberty Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 87

90 Liberty and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) There were fewer than 3 black youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council - *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 88

91 Madison Madison is approximately 78 square miles, with a population of around 19,81 people. It is located in Florida's Third Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 8 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 5.%. There were approximately,199 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 8% and Hispanic youth comprised around % of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,199) Referrals Received: (N=187) Judicially (N=9) Non-Judicially (N=1) Detained: (N=31) Committed: (N=1) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) 15% 17% 1% 13% 8% 8% 83% 83% 87% 8% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% % % % 1% % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: of Madison of Madison of Madison Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 School Referral Index Ranking: 5 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 89

92 Madison and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Madison, the rate of black youth to be referred was 5. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 75% increase from FY 3- and. times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention and early intervention programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Circuit 3 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council - *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 9

93 Manatee Manatee is approximately 77 square miles, with a population of around 38,35 people. It is located in Florida's Twelfth Circuit in the West Central region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 7 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.9%. There were approximately 8,378 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 15% and Hispanic youth comprised around % of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=8,378) Referrals Received: (N=3,131) Judicially (N=1,) Non-Judicially (N=1,9) Detained: (N=1,1) Committed: (N=178) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=57) 8% 7% % % 1% 8% % % 35% 3% 39% 35% % 15% % 17% 18% % 8% 17% 17% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 35 of Manatee of Manatee of Manatee Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: School Referral Index Ranking: 5 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 91

94 Manatee and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Manatee, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.1 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was an 11% increase from FY 3- and 1.3 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Manatee were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be detained Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Manatee, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1.1 times higher than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 1% increase from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Manatee were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be detained and significantly more likely to be transferred to adult court Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 9

95 Marion Marion is approximately 15 square miles, with a population of around 315,7 people. It is located in Florida's Fifth Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 359 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.%. There were approximately 31,9 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 13% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=31,9) Referrals Received: (N=,87) Judicially (N=1,787) Non-Judicially (N=1,351) Detained: (N=98) Committed: (N=9) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=3) 5% 9% 7% % % 5% 8% 3% % 5% 5% % 7% 1% 13% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 8% 8% 8% 7% 9% 13% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 9 of Marion of Marion of Marion Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 38 School Referral Index Ranking: 13 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 93

96 Marion and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Marion, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.5 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 7% increase from FY 3- and 1.5 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Marion were more likely than the statewide average to be transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Marion, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.8 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was no change % from FY 3- and the same as the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Marion were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be committed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 5 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 9

97 Martin Martin is approximately 58 square miles, with a population of around 1,5 people. It is located in Florida's Nineteenth Circuit in the East Central region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 7 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.%. There were approximately 1,797 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 8% and Hispanic youth comprised around 15% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=1,797) Referrals Received: (N=1,73) Judicially (N=78) Non-Judicially (N=1) Detained: (N=71) Committed: (N=1) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=18) 18% 39% 39% 5% 9% 75% 9% 3% 33% 7% 9% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 8% 15% % % % 3% 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 58 of Martin of Martin of Martin Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 5 School Referral Index Ranking: 5 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 95

98 Martin and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Martin, the rate of black youth to be referred was.9 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % increase from FY 3- and.1 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Martin were more likely than the statewide average to be committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Martin, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was. times higher than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % increase from FY 3- and.8 times higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY 5-, Hispanic youth in Martin were more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed, detained, and committed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders. *Circuit 19 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 9

99 Miami-Dade Miami-Dade is approximately 19 square miles, with a population of around,37, people. It is located in Florida's Eleventh Circuit in the Southern region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 3,139 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.8%. There were approximately 9,93 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around % and Hispanic youth comprised around 5% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=9,93) Referrals Received: (N=1,73) Judicially (N=5,59) Non-Judicially (N=,75) Detained: (N=,9) Committed: (N=388) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=553) % 5% % % 5% 3% 18% % % 7% % 51% 9% 53% 5% % % % 3% 39% 35% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 59 of Miami-Dade of Miami-Dade of Miami-Dade Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: School Referral Index Ranking: Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 97

100 Miami-Dade and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Miami-Dade, the rate of black youth to be referred was 5. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was an 11% increase from FY 3- and.3 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Miami-Dade were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be detained and transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Miami-Dade, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was. times higher than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was no change % increase from FY 3- and.8 times higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Miami-Dade were more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed, detained, committed, and transferred to adult court Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 11 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 98

101 Monroe Monroe is approximately 118 square miles, with a population of around 8,51 people. It is located in Florida's Sixteenth Circuit in the Southern region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 5 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.5%. There were approximately,5 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 7% and Hispanic youth comprised around 5% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,5) Referrals Received: (N=9) Judicially (N=35) Non-Judicially (N=51) Detained: (N=177) Committed: (N=) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=8) 37% 31% 1% 53% 5% 3% 35% 3% 39% 3% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 7% 1% 5% 1% % % 18% % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 55 of Monroe of Monroe of Monroe Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 58 School Referral Index Ranking: 3 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 99

102 Monroe and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Monroe, the rate of black youth to be referred was times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 38% increase from FY 3- and 1.7 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Monroe were more likely than the statewide average to be disposed judicially, detained, and committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Monroe, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 33% decrease from FY 3- and slightly higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Monroe were more likely than the statewide average to be detained and significantly more likely to be committed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders. *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth *Monroe Faith Based Network Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

103 Nassau Nassau is approximately 71 square miles, with a population of around 8,188 people. It is located in Florida's Fourth Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 1 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.9%. There were approximately 7,739 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 8% and Hispanic youth comprised around 3% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=7,739) Referrals Received: (N=39) Judicially (N=3) Non-Judicially (N=55) Detained: (N=13) Committed: (N=7) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) 77% 79% 8% 75% 88% 8% % 1% 19% 5% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 8% 18% 3% 1% % 1% % % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 31 of Nassau of Nassau of Nassau Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 18 School Referral Index Ranking: 1 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 11

104 Nassau and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Nassau, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 7% increase from FY 3- and 1.3 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, and detention risk assessment. *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

105 Okaloosa Okaloosa is approximately 998 square miles, with a population of around 19,7 people. It is located in Florida's First Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 59 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.%. There were approximately,3 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 7% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,3) Referrals Received: (N=1,88) Judicially (N=1,7) Non-Judicially (N=17) Detained: (N=575) Committed: (N=13) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=11) 7% 71% 9% % % 7% 1% % 5% 3% 3% % White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 7% 3% % % 5% 3% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 18 of Okaloosa of Okaloosa of Okaloosa Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 School Referral Index Ranking: 1 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 13

106 Okaloosa and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Okaloosa, the rate of black youth to be referred was.1 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 5% increase from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Okaloosa were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be detained Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Okaloosa, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.5 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 38% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Okaloosa were more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessment, and existing sentencing guidelines. *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

107 Okeechobee Okeechobee is approximately 78 square miles, with a population of around 38, people. It is located in Florida's Nineteenth Circuit in the East Central region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 89 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.1%. There were approximately,597 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 11% and Hispanic youth comprised around 8% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,597) Referrals Received: (N=373) Judicially (N=1) Non-Judicially (N=) Detained: (N=9) Committed: (N=19) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=19) % 1% 3% 1% % 11% 1% 15% 19% 19% 8% % 1% % 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 8 of Okeechobee of Okeechobee of Okeechobee Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 School Referral Index Ranking: 1 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 15

108 Okeechobee and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Okeechobee, the rate of black youth to be referred was 1.5 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was no change % from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Okeechobee, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.8 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was no change % from FY 3- and the same as the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Okeechobee were less likely than the statewide average to be detained Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 19 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

109 Orange Orange is approximately 13 square miles, with a population of around 1,79,5 people. It is located in Florida's Ninth Circuit in the East Central region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 1,35 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.1%. There were approximately 11,7 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 5% and Hispanic youth comprised around 8% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=11,7) Referrals Received: (N=11,93) Judicially (N=5,81) Non-Judicially (N=8,187) Detained: (N=,87) Committed: (N=37) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=35) % % 18% 1% 1% 7% 1% 5% 53% 58% 5% % 8% 7% 8% 18% 17% 19% 15% 13% 11% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: of Orange of Orange of Orange Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 7 School Referral Index Ranking: 1 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 17

110 Orange and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Orange, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.3 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % increase from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Orange were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be detained and transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Orange, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 9% decrease from FY 3- and slightly higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Orange were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be transferred to adult court Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 9 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth *Orange Juvenile Commission Disproportionate Minority Contact 18

111 Osceola Osceola is approximately 17 square miles, with a population of around 55,93 people. It is located in Florida's Ninth Circuit in the East Central region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 35 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.%. There were approximately 33,1 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 9% and Hispanic youth comprised around % of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=33,1) Referrals Received: (N=,8) Judicially (N=1,33) Non-Judicially (N=,35) Detained: (N=1,1) Committed: (N=9) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=3) 1% 38% 1% 39% 3% 35% 33% 9% % 19% % % % 19% % 39% 37% 39% 39% 3% 7% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: of Osceola of Osceola of Osceola Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: School Referral Index Ranking: 15 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 19

112 Osceola and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Osceola, the rate of black youth to be referred was. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 9% increase from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Osceola were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be detained Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Osceola, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.9 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 1% decrease from FY 3- and slightly higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Osceola were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be committed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention and early intervention programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 9 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth *Family Law Advisory Group (FLAG) Disproportionate Minority Contact 11

113 Palm Beach Palm Beach is approximately 578 square miles, with a population of around 1,87,987 people. It is located in Florida's Fifteenth Circuit in the Southern region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 1,958 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.%. There were approximately 18,8 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around % and Hispanic youth comprised around 19% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=18,8) Referrals Received: (N=8,58) Judicially (N=,58) Non-Judicially (N=5,71) Detained: (N=,835) Committed: (N=9) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=5) 3% 7% 7% 1% % 39% 5% 55% 5% % 59% 8% % % 19% 1% 1% 13% 1% 1% 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 38 of Palm Beach of Palm Beach of Palm Beach Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 School Referral Index Ranking: Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 111

114 Palm Beach and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Palm Beach, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 19% increase from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Palm Beach were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed, detained, committed, and transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Palm Beach, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was no change % from FY 3- and slightly higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Palm Beach were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed, detained, committed, and transferred to adult court Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 15 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 11

115 Pasco Pasco is approximately 77 square miles, with a population of around,355 people. It is located in Florida's Sixth Circuit in the West Central region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 53 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.7%. There were approximately,83 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around % and Hispanic youth comprised around 1% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,83) Referrals Received: (N=,) Judicially (N=1,899) Non-Judicially (N=1,7) Detained: (N=1,98) Committed: (N=5) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=18) 8% 78% 78% 79% 75% 77% 8% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% % 13% 13% 11% 1% 1% 1% 8% 9% 8% 8% 8% 9% 5% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 5 of Pasco of Pasco of Pasco Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 39 School Referral Index Ranking: Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 113

116 Pasco and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Pasco, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.5 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 1% increase from FY 3- and 1.5 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Pasco were less likely than the statewide average to be committed and transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Pasco, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.8 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was no change % from FY 3- and the same as the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Pasco were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be committed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessment, and existing sentencing guidelines. *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 11

117 Pinellas Pinellas is approximately 39 square miles, with a population of around 98,1 people. It is located in Florida's Sixth Circuit in the West Central region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 793 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.%. There were approximately 8,15 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 17% and Hispanic youth comprised around 9% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=8,15) Referrals Received: (N=8,8) Judicially (N=5,73) Non-Judicially (N=,31) Detained: (N=3,191) Committed: (N=55) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=71) % 3% 39% 5% 9% 5% 7% 1% % 51% 51% 5% 37% 17% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 9% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: of Pinellas of Pinellas of Pinellas Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 5 School Referral Index Ranking: 9 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 115

118 Pinellas and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Pinellas, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.3 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was an 8% decrease from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Pinellas were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Pinellas, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.8 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was no change % from FY 3- and the same as the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Pinellas were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed, detained, and committed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth *Pinellas Urban League *Bethel Park Community Foundation Disproportionate Minority Contact 11

119 Polk Polk is approximately 8 square miles, with a population of around 55,9 people. It is located in Florida's Tenth Circuit in the West Central region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 53 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.5%. There were approximately,717 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around % and Hispanic youth comprised around 19% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,717) Referrals Received: (N=,18) Judicially (N=3,19) Non-Judicially (N=,) Detained: (N=1,753) Committed: (N=37) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=18) 7% % 9% 3% % 3% 59% 38% % 1% % 37% 39% 39% 19% 1% 15% 1% 15% 1% 18% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 5 of Polk of Polk of Polk Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 School Referral Index Ranking: 3 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 117

120 Polk and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Polk, the rate of black youth to be referred was.5 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 1% increase from FY 3- and the same as the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Polk were less likely than the statewide average to be detained and transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Polk, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.9 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 1% decrease from FY 3- and slightly higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Polk were more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed and committed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth *Peace River Center *Polk Vision Disproportionate Minority Contact 118

121 Putnam Putnam is approximately 879 square miles, with a population of around 7,1 people. It is located in Florida's Seventh Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 13 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.7%. There were approximately 8,173 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 3% and Hispanic youth comprised around 1% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=8,173) Referrals Received: (N=1,155) Judicially (N=55) Non-Judicially (N=87) Detained: (N=339) Committed: (N=73) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=3) 1% 35% 33% 3% % % % 77% 9% 59% 51% 5% 3% 3% 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 7% 5% 7% % % 7% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 of Putnam of Putnam of Putnam Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 9 School Referral Index Ranking: 7 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 119

122 Putnam and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Putnam, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.1 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 3% decrease from FY 3- and 1.3 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Putnam were more likely than the statewide average to be transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Putnam, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.7 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 3% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Putnam were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be disposed judicially and detained Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 7 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

123 Santa Rosa Santa Rosa is approximately 115 square miles, with a population of around 11,8 people. It is located in Florida's First Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 195 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.1%. There were approximately 17,1 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 5% and Hispanic youth comprised around 5% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=17,1) Referrals Received: (N=1,11) Judicially (N=9) Non-Judicially (N=19) Detained: (N=5) Committed: (N=17) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=3) 88% 8% 8% 8% 8% 8% 75% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 5% 11% 11% 1% 13% 13% % 5% 3% 3% % 5% % % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 of Santa Rosa of Santa Rosa of Santa Rosa Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 17 School Referral Index Ranking: 8 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 11

124 Santa Rosa and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Santa Rosa, the rate of black youth to be referred was.3 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 77% increase from FY 3- and the same as lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Santa Rosa were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed, detained, and transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Santa Rosa, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was. times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was no change % from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY 5-, Hispanic youth in Santa Rosa were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be disposed judicially Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

125 Sarasota Sarasota is approximately 53 square miles, with a population of around 379,38 people. It is located in Florida's Twelfth Circuit in the West Central region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 1 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.%. There were approximately 9,97 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 8% and Hispanic youth comprised around 9% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=9,97) Referrals Received: (N=,337) Judicially (N=1,) Non-Judicially (N=988) Detained: (N=) Committed: (N=1) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=3) 8% 5% % 5% 71% 81% % 8% 31% 38% 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 8% 9% % 7% % 8% 8% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 53 of Sarasota of Sarasota of Sarasota Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 53 School Referral Index Ranking: 39 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 13

126 Sarasota and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Sarasota, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.7 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 1% increase from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Sarasota were more likely than the statewide average to be detained and committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Sarasota, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.8 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % decrease from FY 3- and the same as the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Sarasota were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed, detained, and committed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

127 Seminole Seminole is approximately 35 square miles, with a population of around,7 people. It is located in Florida's Eighteenth Circuit in the East Central region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 38 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.9%. There were approximately 8,59 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 13% and Hispanic youth comprised around 17% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=8,59) Referrals Received: (N=3,91) Judicially (N=1,75) Non-Judicially (N=,9) Detained: (N=1,393) Committed: (N=177) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) % % 37% 35% % 9% % 7% 8% 5% % % 37% 13% 17% 13% 1% 13% 1% 13% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 8% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 57 of Seminole of Seminole of Seminole Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 59 School Referral Index Ranking: 17 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 15

128 Seminole and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Seminole, the rate of black youth to be referred was. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 19% increase from FY 3- and 1.9 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Seminole were more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed, detained, committed, and transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Seminole, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1.1 times higher than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was an 8% decrease from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Seminole were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed and detained Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 18 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

129 St. Johns St. Johns is approximately square miles, with a population of around 15,91 people. It is located in Florida's Seventh Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.7%. There were approximately 18,8 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 7% and Hispanic youth comprised around % of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=18,8) Referrals Received: (N=1,) Judicially (N=) Non-Judicially (N=51) Detained: (N=58) Committed: (N=51) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=31) 7% % 1% 59% 58% 7% 87% 3% 3% 35% 35% 35% 8% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 7% % % 3% 3% % 3% % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 of St. Johns of St. Johns of St. Johns Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: School Referral Index Ranking: 1 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 17

130 St. Johns and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In St. Johns, the rate of black youth to be referred was 5.3 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 33% increase from FY 3- and.3 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in St. Johns were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In St. Johns, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.8 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 33% increase from FY 3- and the same as the statewide average (.8 times) Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 7 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 18

131 St. Lucie St. Lucie is approximately square miles, with a population of around 59,315 people. It is located in Florida's Nineteenth Circuit in the East Central region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 73 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.%. There were approximately 7,9 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around % and Hispanic youth comprised around 17% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=7,9) Referrals Received: (N=,7) Judicially (N=1,53) Non-Judicially (N=1,57) Detained: (N=1,3) Committed: (N=) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=91) 1% 37% 35% 3% 5% 39% 57% 73% 5% 53% 58% % 8% % 17% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 9% 9% 1% 7% 8% 8% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 39 of St. Lucie of St. Lucie of St. Lucie Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: School Referral Index Ranking: Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 19

132 St. Lucie and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In St. Lucie, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 3% increase from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in St. Lucie were significantly more likely than the statewide average to be transferred to adult court Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In St. Lucie, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.8 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % decrease from FY 3- and the same as the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in St. Lucie were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be detained but more likely to be committed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 19 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 13

133 Sumter Sumter is approximately 57 square miles, with a population of around 8,599 people. It is located in Florida's Fifth Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 1 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.7%. There were approximately, youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 15% and Hispanic youth comprised around 1% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,) Referrals Received: (N=3) Judicially (N=195) Non-Judicially (N=17) Detained: (N=115) Committed: (N=3) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) 7% 55% 53% 55% 51% 7% 3% 39% 35% 7% 7% 15% 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 9% 7% 1% 5% % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 of Sumter of Sumter of Sumter Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: School Referral Index Ranking: 19 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 131

134 Sumter and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Sumter, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.3 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % increase from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Sumter, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1. times higher than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was no change % from FY 3- and 1.5 times higher than the statewide average (.8 times) Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, and detention risk assessments. *Circuit 5 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 13

135 Suwannee Suwannee is approximately 87 square miles, with a population of around 38,799 people. It is located in Florida's Third Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 55 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.%. There were approximately 3,9 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 8% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=3,9) Referrals Received: (N=3) Judicially (N=) Non-Judicially (N=) Detained: (N=118) Committed: (N=31) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=19) 5% 5% 7% 8% % 75% 7% 9% 1% 5% 37% 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 8% % % % 3% % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 51 of Suwannee of Suwannee of Suwannee Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 31 School Referral Index Ranking: 3 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 133

136 Suwannee and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Suwannee, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 57% increase from FY 3- and 1. times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Suwannee were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed and detained Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Suwannee, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.3 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 77% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.8 times) Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 3 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council - *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 13

137 Taylor Taylor is approximately 15 square miles, with a population of around 1,71 people. It is located in Florida's Third Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 3 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.9%. There were approximately,73 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 3% and Hispanic youth comprised around % of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,73) Referrals Received: (N=1) Judicially (N=78) Non-Judicially (N=15) Detained: (N=35) Committed: (N=13) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) 58% 3% % 7% 9% 39% 3% 38% 3% 31% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% % 3% 1% % % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 1 of Taylor of Taylor of Taylor Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 11 School Referral Index Ranking: 51 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 135

138 Taylor and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Taylor, the rate of black youth to be referred was.1 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % increase from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Taylor were less likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed and detained Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Taylor, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1. times higher than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was % from FY 3- and higher than the statewide average (.8 times) Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, and diversion programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines and existing sentencing guidelines. *Circuit 3 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council - *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 13

139 Union Union is approximately 5 square miles, with a population of around 15,8 people. It is located in Florida's Eighth Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 1 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.%. There were approximately 1, youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 3% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=1,) Referrals Received: (N=1) Judicially (N=8) Non-Judicially (N=37) Detained: (N=11) 1% 81% 3% 8% 1% 1% 3% 3% % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 of Union of Union Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 5 Committed: (N=) School Referral Index Ranking: - Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% of Union Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 137

140 Union and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Union, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3.1 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 35% increase from FY 3- and 1.3 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention and early intervention programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Circuit 8 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 138

141 Volusia Volusia is approximately 17 square miles, with a population of around 53,8 people. It is located in Florida's Seventh Circuit in the Northeast region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 5 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.3%. There were approximately 8,19 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 1% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=8,19) Referrals Received: (N=5,78) Judicially (N=,51) Non-Judicially (N=,7) Detained: (N=,7) Committed: (N=89) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=8) 58% 5% 51% % % % 7% % 33% 37% 3% 5% 31% 1% 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 8% 5% 8% % 13% 3% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 of Volusia of Volusia of Volusia Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 35 School Referral Index Ranking: 8 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 139

142 Volusia and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Volusia, the rate of black youth to be referred was 3 times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 15% increase from FY 3- and 1.3 times higher than the statewide average (.5 times more likely). Further for FY -7, black youth in Volusia were slightly more likely than the statewide average to be committed Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Volusia, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was.8 times lower than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was no change % from FY 3- and the same as the statewide average (.8 times). Further for FY -7, Hispanic youth in Volusia were slightly less likely than the statewide average to be judicially disposed, detained, and committed Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention, early intervention programs, diversion programs, and alternatives to secure confinement. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Revise the procedures, policies, and rules that define how the juvenile justice system operates, such as diversion guidelines, detention risk assessments, existing sentencing guidelines, minimum standards for equitable treatment and processing of juvenile offenders and factors considered in judicial waiver cases. *Circuit 7 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

143 Wakulla Wakulla is approximately 35 square miles, with a population of around 8,393 people. It is located in Florida's Second Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this metropolitan county had 55 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.5%. There were approximately 3, youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 3% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=3,) Referrals Received: (N=175) Judicially (N=15) Non-Judicially (N=13) Detained: (N=55) Committed: (N=1) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) 73% 8% 8% 8% 85% 1% 1% 1% % 1% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 3% % % % % DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: of Wakulla of Wakulla of Wakulla Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 8 School Referral Index Ranking: 53 Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 11

144 Wakulla and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Wakulla, the rate of black youth to be referred was 1. times higher than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a % increase from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) In Wakulla, the rate of Hispanic youth to be referred was 1. times higher than the rate of Non-Hispanic white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was % from FY 3- and higher than the statewide average (.8 times) Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Provide at-risk and delinquent minority youth greater access to alternatives, such as prevention and early intervention programs. *Provide law enforcement and juvenile justice personnel cultural competency training to increase knowledge about different traditions and values, and address racial and ethnic biases and stereotypes. *Circuit Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

145 Walton Walton is approximately 1135 square miles, with a population of around 55,78 people. It is located in Florida's First Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 199 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around.1%. There were approximately 5,13 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 8% and Hispanic youth comprised around % of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=5,13) Referrals Received: (N=3) Judicially (N=1) Non-Judicially (N=15) Detained: (N=7) Committed: (N=) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) 83% 9% 88% 9% 88% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 8% % 9% 11% % 9% 1% % % 1% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: of Walton of Walton of Walton Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 7 School Referral Index Ranking: Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 13

146 Walton and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Walton, the rate of black youth to be referred was.9 times lower than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 5% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth Disproportionate Minority Contact 1

147 Washington Washington is approximately 11 square miles, with a population of around 3,73 people. It is located in Florida's Fourteenth Circuit in the Northwest region of the state. In, this non-metropolitan county had 3 sworn officers, and the local unemployment rate was around 3.3%. There were approximately,85 youth between the ages of 1 and 17. Black youth comprised around 1% and Hispanic youth comprised around 3% of the total youth population. The Percentage of Minorities at Each Stage of the Juvenile Justice System (FY -7) At-Risk Population: (N=,85) Referrals Received: (N=185) Judicially (N=18) Non-Judicially (N=73) Detained: (N=3) Committed: (N=18) Transferred to Adult Court: (N=) 81% 85% 81% 75% 88% 1% % 15% 19% White Black Hispanic Other * A minimum of 31 youth was required to display the percentage of minority chart for each stage. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add to 1% 3% 1% 1% % % 3% DMC Benchmark *All rates account for varying county populations and are comparable. One-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 3 of Washington of Washington of Washington Four-Year Relative Rate Index Ranking: 5 School Referral Index Ranking: Please note: For complete definitions of the methodology used, please refer to the methodology section of this report. Disproportionate Minority Contact 15

148 Washington and Relative Rate Index Trends (Black Youth) In Washington, the rate of black youth to be referred was 1 times lower than the rate of white youth to be referred in FY -7. This was a 7% decrease from FY 3- and slightly lower than the statewide average (.5 times more likely) Black and Relative Rate Index Trends (Hispanic Youth) There were fewer than 3 Hispanic youth referred in FY -7; therefore, no RRI scores were calculated for this county Hispanic Recommendations and Available Resources *Circuit 1 Juvenile Justice Boards and Council *-1-1 Resources Guide for Community Services *Prevention Programs by FDJJ *W. Haywood Burns Institute *Annie E. Casey Foundation Alternatives to Detention Initiative *Minority Family Advocacy Programs *Building Blocks for Youth *1 Black Men Disproportionate Minority Contact 1