In Canada, black children and youth are what relative to the criminal justice system?
In Canada, black children and youth are disproportionately represented in: child welfare, protection, and youth justice system. Additionally, those who are living in poverty are at high risk of sexual exploitation and violence. They comprise about 41% of youth in Care of Children's Aid Society – 5 times their representation in the general population.
What is the drop out and employment rate of black youth?
The drop out rate of black youth is higher than any other children and rates of unemployment of black youth in Ontario is nearly twotimes the provincial rate.
