The Disproportionate Overrepresentation of Minority Youth in ...

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I think they put too many young kids on probation and work crew and
stuff like that.
They put too much emphasis on you if you’re a kid and get into trouble.
I don’t think they should have to stay on probation that long.
In summary, although their appears to be some disparities between the views of
blacks and whites on fairness of treatment, both races respected and indicated a desire to
be a probation officer. The youth felt that their experiences in the system would allow
them to be successful probation officers.
Views of School
Educational Ambitions
Of the youth who responded to the question on schools, the majority liked school
and desired a college education. Some youth saw two-year vocational schools as a
possibility, while others aspired to attend four—year educational institutions.
A black female indicates, “I want to go to college and be a black history teacher.
At least four years of college.” A black male states, I would like to be an engineer, do
drafting or something like that. Four years of college and probably start working after
that.” A white male desires to attend... “Hawkeye Tech for two years to become a
mechanic.” Another white male wants, “. . .a job that pays good money, like a corporate
lawyer, I would probably have to go to college for four years.”
There were a few youth who did not like school or desire higher education. A black male
felt school was too difficult.