A new study reports that Black detainees are strip-searched more often than white detainees while in police custody. The research finds that, even after accounting for other factors, Black detainees remain more than twice as likely to be strip-searched as their white counterparts. The findings highlight a racial disparity in how detainees are treated during police detention. Separate coverage notes that the government has promised youth justice reforms, framing the effort around protecting vulnerable children and reducing harm. The study’s results are presented as evidence that disparities can persist even when other variables are considered, suggesting systemic issues in custodial practices. The articles collectively focus on the comparison between Black and white detainees and the magnitude of the difference, rather than attributing the disparity to a specific cause. Overall, the reporting emphasizes the policy and accountability implications of the study’s statistical findings for policing and detention procedures.