Which statement about Indigenous youth detention is supported by Amanda Porter's article?

• A. Indigenous youth are less likely to be detained than non-Indigenous
• B. A Royal Commission’s 339 recommendations have been implemented
• C. Indigenous young people are 25 times more likely to be detained than non-Indigenous
• D. The 'tough on crime' approach has reduced recidivism

Answer: (C)

The key idea being tested is understanding what Amanda Porter's article says about Indigenous youth detention, especially the extent of the disparity. Porter emphasizes how much more likely Indigenous young people are to be in detention compared with non-Indigenous peers. The specific figure used is that Indigenous youth are about 25 times more likely to be detained. This kind of statistic highlights deep, systemic inequities in youth justice and is the central point Porter is drawing attention to.

This makes the statement about being 25 times more likely the best one because it directly reflects the article’s focus on overrepresentation and provides a clear, measurable claim that the author uses to illustrate the problem. The other statements don’t align with Porter’s concentration on the scale of disparity or on the current status of implementing reforms; they either contradict the evidence (suggesting Indigenous youth are less likely to be detained) or shift attention to policies or outcomes the article isn’t asserting as fully true (such as complete implementation of a Royal Commission’s recommendations or guaranteed reductions in recidivism under a tough-on-crime approach).