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Decisions in Sentencing

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Questions/Data to Review:

  • Percent of youth by ethnicity placed on probation?
  • Percent of youth by ethnicity given a deferred adjudication?
  • Percent of youth by ethnicity placed in Child Welfare?
  • Percent of youth by ethnicity, committed on a technical violation of probation?
  • Percent of youth by ethnicity, committed for a new offense while on probation?
  • What is the average amount of restitution ordered by ethnicity?
  • What is the average amount of community service ordered by ethnicity?
  • Is consideration of sentencing alternatives required for youth who will be placed in a custody setting?
  • Are alternatives offered by youth advocates?
  • Is the rationale for rejecting non-secure placement recorded?