Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC)

Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) refers to the overrepresentation of minority groups in the juvenile justice system compared to their numbers in the overall population. This issue highlights how young people from certain racial or ethnic backgrounds may face harsher treatment or more frequent encounters with law enforcement and the court system. DMC raises concerns about fairness and equity in the justice system, as it suggests that systemic factors, such as bias or socioeconomic disparities, may contribute to these uneven representations and outcomes for minority youth. Addressing DMC involves understanding and correcting these underlying issues.