Study shows Black girls are disproportionately punished in Florida schools, justice system
Published: March 12, 2021 11:12 PM EST
Updated: March 12, 2021 11:31 PM EST
Researchers say Black girls are disproportionately punished and say it’s seen in school and the justice system.
A new report from the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center in Jacksonville is sounding the alarm about the way Black girls are disciplined and sometimes criminalized in Florida schools.
“While Black girls do not misbehave any more than their peers, they are being punished more harshly,” said Vicky Barsa, the president and CEO of Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center. “The result? More Black girls than any other ethnic group are being suspended, arrested and jailed.”