V. Situational Factors Affecting Police Discretion

Description of Figure V.7

Figure V.7 The impact on decision-making of the youth’s demeanour, by the type of community and the perceived level of youth crime

Figure V.7 shows the impact on decision-making of the youth’s demeanour, by the type of community and the perceived level of youth crime, by percentage of officers who consider it a factor or a major factor