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which examines the "adultification bias"—the societal tendency to view Black girls as more adult-like and less innocent than their peers. This bias often results in a "two-tiered justice system" where Black youth are less likely to be identified as victims and more likely to face unfair treatment following exploitation. University of Missouri-Kansas City Other relevant research includes: exploited black teens siterip better