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Culture and Diversity Paper Outline Culture and Diversity Paper Outline * Topic Race and ethnicity of juvenile offenders * Outline I. Introduction II. Juvenile Offenders A. The Federal Bureau of Investigation B. Race and Ethnicity Overview C. Juvenile Justice Process 1. Arrest 2. Detention, 3. Prosecution, 4. Adjudication, 5. Transfer to adult court 1 III. Data A. Differential rates of arrest for crime are related to race. 1. Violent crimes 2. Robbery 3. Murder and negligent manslaughter 4. Arson B.
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