The report evaluates the Disproportionate Minority Confinement (DMC) initiative in Florida, which was part of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) program. The evaluation focuses on the development and implementation of a pilot project in Hillsborough County, with a goal to reduce the overrepresentation of minority youth in secure facilities. Phase I of the initiative involved research to assess racial bias in the juvenile justice system, finding that African American youth were disproportionately represented at every stage. Phase II focused on the initial assessment decision point, aiming to reduce this overrepresentation by establishing a Core Group, a Coalition of Service Providers, a diversion program, cultural competency training, and a civil citation program. The evaluation highlights the importance of community involvement, the effectiveness of early intervention, and the need for continued monitoring and support to sustain the initiative's impact. Key lessons include the value of community-based planning, the benefits of broad-based involvement, and the importance of addressing systemic issues to achieve long-term change.The report evaluates the Disproportionate Minority Confinement (DMC) initiative in Florida, which was part of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) program. The evaluation focuses on the development and implementation of a pilot project in Hillsborough County, with a goal to reduce the overrepresentation of minority youth in secure facilities. Phase I of the initiative involved research to assess racial bias in the juvenile justice system, finding that African American youth were disproportionately represented at every stage. Phase II focused on the initial assessment decision point, aiming to reduce this overrepresentation by establishing a Core Group, a Coalition of Service Providers, a diversion program, cultural competency training, and a civil citation program. The evaluation highlights the importance of community involvement, the effectiveness of early intervention, and the need for continued monitoring and support to sustain the initiative's impact. Key lessons include the value of community-based planning, the benefits of broad-based involvement, and the importance of addressing systemic issues to achieve long-term change.