The Disproportionate Minority Confinement (DMC) Initiative, sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), aimed to address the overrepresentation of minority youth in juvenile justice facilities. Florida's DMC Demonstration Project, part of this initiative, involved two phases. Phase I focused on researching racial bias in the juvenile justice system, revealing that African American youth were disproportionately represented at every stage. Phase II involved implementing strategies to reduce this overrepresentation, including developing a Core Group, a Coalition of Service Providers, a civil citation program, and cultural competency training. The project involved collaboration between state and local agencies, with Hillsborough County selected as the Phase II site due to its severe overrepresentation of minority youth. The initiative demonstrated the effectiveness of community-based approaches in addressing DMC, with key lessons including the importance of stakeholder involvement, data collection, and system-wide reforms. The evaluation highlighted the success of Florida's efforts in reducing DMC, with ongoing support and planning to continue these initiatives. The project provided valuable insights for other states seeking to address DMC, emphasizing the need for comprehensive, community-driven strategies.The Disproportionate Minority Confinement (DMC) Initiative, sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), aimed to address the overrepresentation of minority youth in juvenile justice facilities. Florida's DMC Demonstration Project, part of this initiative, involved two phases. Phase I focused on researching racial bias in the juvenile justice system, revealing that African American youth were disproportionately represented at every stage. Phase II involved implementing strategies to reduce this overrepresentation, including developing a Core Group, a Coalition of Service Providers, a civil citation program, and cultural competency training. The project involved collaboration between state and local agencies, with Hillsborough County selected as the Phase II site due to its severe overrepresentation of minority youth. The initiative demonstrated the effectiveness of community-based approaches in addressing DMC, with key lessons including the importance of stakeholder involvement, data collection, and system-wide reforms. The evaluation highlighted the success of Florida's efforts in reducing DMC, with ongoing support and planning to continue these initiatives. The project provided valuable insights for other states seeking to address DMC, emphasizing the need for comprehensive, community-driven strategies.