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This Will Change The Way You Think (Racism Experiment)

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3 Minutes That Will Change How You Think - Enjoy the video. Rate, Comment, Share... Thanx Subscribe for new pranks: http://goo.gl/X017T So make sure you hit that subscribe button to never miss a video! Why not? It's free! Creator: https://www.youtube.com/user/AussieTuberss 3 Minutes that will change your life and how you think.

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Story of a teenager and his mom who are homeless

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Story of a teenager and his mom who are homeless

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Woman called "Ugliest woman in the world" ends up inspiring thousands

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Woman called "Ugliest woman in the world" ends up inspiring thousands

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A BRAVE HEART: The Lizzie Velasquez Story - Trailer

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You've probably heard lots of thoughts and ideas about autism, but we want to make sure you know what is true and what is false. We have put together 11 myths about autism to help put an end to any misconceptions.

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According to the National Down Syndrome Society, there are still many misconceptions about Down syndrome and those who have it. This guide dispels some of the common myths about Down syndrome.

MYTH: Parents will not find community support in bringing up their child with Down syndrome.
In almost every community of the United States there are parent support groups and other community organizations directly involved in providing services to families of individuals with Down syndrome. You can find a list of groups at http://www.ndss.org/Resources/Local-Support

All people with Down syndrome have a severe cognitive disability.
TRUTH: Most people with Down syndrome have a mild to moderate cognitive disability, or intellectual disability. This is not indicative of the many strengths and talents that each individual possesses. Be considerate of the extra time it might take a person who has a disability to get things done or said.

People with Down syndrome are always sick.
TRUTH: Though people with Down syndrome are at an increased risk for certain medical conditions such as congenital heart defects, respiratory and hearing problems, and thyroid conditions, advances in health care and treatment of these conditions have allowed for most individuals with Down syndrome to lead healthy lives.

This information courtesy of National Down Syndrome Society.

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Common Misconceptions About Down Syndrome - Triangle Down Syndrome Network

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According to the National Down Syndrome Society, there are still many misconceptions about Down syndrome and those who have it. This guide dispels some of the common myths about Down syndrome. MYTH: Down syndrome is a rare disorder. TRUTH: Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition.

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How to help people with drug abuse problems

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How to help people with drug abuse problems

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1. Help for Illicit Drug Addiction

2. Help for Prescription Drug Addiction

3. What to Understand Before Talking to a Loved One

4. Signs and Symptoms of Addiction

5. Drug Addiction Treatment

6. Can Addiction Be Cured?

If you think that someone you love is addicted to drugs, it's important to handle the situation carefully. Select any of the substances below to learn the best ways to find help when someone you love is struggling with addiction to that drug.

Help for Illicit Drug Addiction

Who Answers?

Help for Prescription Drug Addiction
You can begin living the life you want to live today.
Discover how to find treatment.
What to Understand Before Talking to a Loved One

Before you talk to your loved one about treatment options, you need to approach them about the problem. It's important that you don't confront your loved one in a way that will cause an argument. It's common for those abusing drugs to get angry and defensive easily, so you need to approach the situation with care. ¹

It's natural to be afraid to approach your loved one about drug use, because of the uncertainty of how they will react. However, it could be a life-changing effort for you to overcome your apprehensions and have the conversation. You can approach your loved one with compassion and empathy and ask if they will consider getting the help they need. ¹

A variety of addiction treatment centers and therapeutic approaches exist to best match the specific needs of each individual. Whether you're looking for inpatient or outpatient treatment, there are many options out there for anyone looking to take their life back from addiction.

Are You the Parent of an Addict?

When you have a child struggling with substance abuse, attempting to handle it on your own can be extremely overwhelming and can eventually become your first and only priority. It may also be difficult to take the first step because addressing the problem is disruptive of school and extracurricular activities. ² However, addiction is far more disruptive to your child's life in the end, and treatment can work. Taking the time now to get help can save your child's life.

Signs and Symptoms of Addiction

People who are addicted to drugs tend to show signs of the disease in every aspect of their lives. The symptoms of addiction are varied, but common signs of a problem with substance abuse include: 3,4

Needing to use drugs to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

Needing more drugs to get the effects (tolerance).

Continued use of drugs even with the awareness of the harm it causes.

Neglecting family obligations and financial issues.

Decline in physical appearance and health.

Losing interest in hobbies.

Rapidly shifting moods.

Odd sleep schedule.

Changes in eating habits (eating more or less than usual).

Drug Addiction Treatment

People beat their addictions every day, using both inpatient treatment programs and outpatient programs.

A typical day at an inpatient facility might include:

Group therapy sessions.

Individual therapy sessions.

Educational lectures.

Recovery support groups.

Skills training.

When you're trying to find drug addiction help, it's important to look into all of your options and choose the program that is right for you. People beat their addictions every day, using both inpatient treatment programs and outpatient programs.

The type of program you choose should depend entirely on your personal needs.

Outpatient treatment programs give you more freedom so that you can work and be home with your family at night. With more freedom, however, may come more risk, as you'll remain in your substance-using home environment at the tenuous beginning stage of recovery. This helps keep you on track during the recovery process. There are varying levels of outpatient treatment, with some involving several hours of therapy per day and others involving only 1-2 hours per week. ⁵ Inpatient treatment programs require the patient to live at the facility for the duration-typically 30, 60 or 90 days-of treatment. The process often starts with detoxification. During this time, withdrawal symptoms are managed in a safe environment by qualified medical staff. Medications may be administered to alleviate or prevent serious symptoms. Medical detox is essential for drugs like alcohol and sedatives, which are associated with withdrawal syndromes that may bring on seizures. Inpatient medical detox is also common for opioid withdrawal, which may be very painful. ⁶ Once the detox process is over, your regular treatment begins.

There are many different types of treatment to choose from. For help discovering the right type, visit our Drug Treatment Program Glossary.

Can Addiction Be Cured?

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, addiction is a "chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences." ⁷ There is no simple cure for addiction; however, effective treatment can help you become and stay sober. ⁷ You will have to manage your addiction throughout your life, the same way a diabetic has to manage their condition with ongoing efforts like a proper diet and exercise. ⁸

While some recovering drug users will experience cravings for months or years, treatment gives you the tools you'll need to live a happy and healthy life without substance abuse.

Sources:

1. American Addiction Centers. 2018.

2. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2016). What to Do If Your Teen or Young Adult Has a Problem with Drugs.

3. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (n.d.). What are some signs and symptoms of someone with a drug use problem?

4. American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.

5. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2014). Treatment Settings.

6. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 45. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 134131. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2006.

7. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2016). The Science of Drug Abuse and Addiction: The Basics.

8. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2018). Treatment and Recovery.

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Depression affects about 350 million people worldwide, making it a leading cause of disability. While this condition may be common, it shouldn't be taken lightly. It's important for us all to recognize the symptoms and understand the facts about this complex condition. To help combat harmful misinformation, we put together a list of five common misconceptions about depression.

1. Depression is the same as feeling sad. While feeling sad may be a part of some people's depression, there's more to it than that. Everyone feels sad from time to time, but depression is a mental illness that can stick with a person for years. Depression can affect people's relationships and make seemingly simple tasks feel like a battle. To say depression is equivalent to feeling sad would be like saying having the flu is essentially having a runny nose - anyone who's had the flu knows, there's a whole lot more to it than that.

2. Antidepressants are the only way to treat depression (and if they don't work for you, then nothing will). Everyone is different, and for some people, medication is the best solution for treating their depression. That being said, a lot of people don't like being on antidepressants - some people don't like the way antidepressants make them feel physically, and other people don't like the idea of taking a pill every day. Regardless of your feelings towards medication, there are other treatment options.
Some people find a solution in a regimen of frequent exercise, a healthy diet, and talk therapy. Neurocore provides neurofeedback as an alternative treatment for depression, which has helped many people as well. There are a lot of options for depression treatment, it's just a matter of finding the mixture that works for you.

3. Depression is a weakness. We live in a culture that values mental stamina, hard work, and perseverance. These qualities can be great things, but sometimes we might value them a bit too much. If we live in an environment where we're supposed to be more than capable on our own, it can be viewed as a weakness when someone needs an extra push - especially when the issue holding them back isn't physically visible.
It's important for us all to remember that depression is a medical condition and we should treat it as such. You wouldn't ask someone with a sprained ankle to run a marathon, so don't ask someone with depression to "stop being a downer" when they're having an off day.

4. "Depression" is a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. There are actually different types of depression. From psychotic depression to seasonal affective disorder, no two people experience the same "depression."
When talking about depression, major depression is probably what comes to mind - it's the most common and the symptoms of this type can be found in other types of depression as well. But it's important to recognize that there are a variety of types of depression, which affect each person differently.

5. If people just changed their attitude, they wouldn't have depression. It's true that positive thinking can help lessen the symptoms of depression, but it's inaccurate to reduce depression to simply a state of mind. There are chemical imbalances happening in the brain that often make depressed people feel empty or worthless; finding the positives in life when you feel this way can be difficult to say the least.

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Depression affects about 350 million people worldwide, making it a leading cause of disability. While this condition may be common, it shouldn't be taken lightly. It's important for us all to recognize the symptoms and understand the facts about this complex condition. To help combat harmful misinformation, we put together a list of five common misconceptions about depression.

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Source: Canadian Living and Pathstone Mental Health
Myth #1: Mental health problems do not affect children or youth. Any problems they have are just part of growing up.
Reality: One in five children and youth struggle with their mental health. 70% of adult mental illness begins during childhood or adolescence, including: depression, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders. However, 79% of youth who receive help improve significantly with treatment, which lasts less than 12 sessions for 66% of them.
Myth #2: It is the parents' fault if children suffer from mental health problems.
Reality: Mental health disorders in children are caused by biology, environment, or a combination of both. They can be caused by genetics or biological factors such as a chemical imbalance or prenatal exposure to alcohol or drugs. They can also be the result of abusive or neglectful treatment or stressful events.
Myth #3: People with a mental illness are 'psycho', mad and dangerous, and should be locked away.
Reality: Most people who have a mental illness struggle with depression and anxiety. They have normal lives, but their feelings and behaviours negatively affect their day-to-day activities. Conduct disorders or acting out behaviours are consistently the primary reason for referral to a children's mental health agency.
Myth # 4: All people with Schizophrenia are violent.
Reality: Very little violence in society is caused by people who are mentally ill (violence and mental illness). Unfortunately, Hollywood often portrays mentally ill people as dangerous. People with a major mental illness are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators.
Myth #5: Depression is a character flaw and people should just 'snap out of it'.
Reality: Research shows that depression has nothing to do with being lazy or weak. It results from changes in brain chemistry or brain function. Therapy and/or medication help people to recover.
Myth #6: Addiction is a lifestyle choice and shows a lack of willpower.
Reality: Addictions involve complex factors including genetics the environment, and sometimes other underlying psychiatric conditions such as depression. When people who become addicted have these underlying vulnerabilities it's harder for them to simply kick the habit.
Myth #7: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), also known as shock therapy, is painful and barbaric.
Reality: ECT is one of the most effective treatments for people whose depression is so severe that antidepressant medications just don't do the job and who are debilitated by the depression.
Myth #8: People with a mental illness lack intelligence.
Reality: Intelligence has nothing to do with mental illnesses or brain disorders. On one hand, many people with mental disorders are brilliant, creative, productive people. On the other hand, some people with mental disorders are not brilliant or creative. Certain mental illnesses may make it difficult for people to remember facts or get along with other people, making it seem like they are cognitively challenged. Overall, the level of intelligence among people with mental illness likely parallels the patterns seen in any healthy population.
Myth #9: People with a mental illness shouldn't work because they'll just drag down the rest of the staff.
Reality: People with mental illness can and do function well in the workplace. They are unlikely to miss any more workdays because of their condition than people with a chronic physical condition such as diabetes or heart disease. The real problem is the prejudice against hiring people with mental illness (how will disclosing my mental illness affect work/school). The resulting unemployment leaves them isolated, a situation that can add to their stress, and make it more difficult to recover from the illness.
Myth #10: Mental illness is a single, rare disorder.
Reality: Anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, addiction disorders and impulse control disorders are all different categories of very different mental illnesses- each with its own features and underlying causes (common mental illnesses). Each mental illness is a variation on the theme of brain chemistry gone awry, affecting things like mood and perception and each has its own specific causes, features and approaches to treatment.
Myth #11: People with a mental illness never get better.
Reality: TREATMENT WORKS! Treatments for mental illnesses are more numerous and more sophisticated than ever and researchers continue to discover new treatments. Because of these advances, many people can and do recover from mental illness.

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Source: Canadian Living and Pathstone Mental Health Myth #1: Mental health problems do not affect children or youth. Any problems they have are just part of growing up. Reality: One in five children and youth struggle with their mental health. 70% of adult mental illness begins during childhood or adolescence, including: depression, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders.

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Backgrounder: Why do young people become homeless?
Young people who become homeless are depicted in the media in different ways. Sometimes they are portrayed as coming from families and homes that are characterized by violence. Other times they are portrayed as young adventurers, who leave home to explore the world and seek out the bright lights of the big city. Yet other times, they are seen as 'rebellious' teens who leave home for fairly frivolous reasons; as troublemakers tired of doing the dishes, who don't want to stay in school or get a job, but rather want to experiment with the 'bohemian' lifestyle. From this perspective, the streets are seen to 'pull' young people towards excitement and freedom. As Karabanow has convincingly argued, however, the perspective that sees becoming homeless as a "choice" is inaccurate, and "has been denigrated by many researchers and service providers as insensitive, inaccurate, and lacking real understanding of the individual." ( Karabanow, 2006).

While it may be true that some homeless youth leave home for fairly insignificant reasons, for most young people who become homeless, the reality is much different. Those merely attracted to the "excitement" of life on the streets do not last long; the harsh reality of sexual and physical assault, hunger and sickness is usually enough to dissuade even the most adventurous of teenagers. Thus, this romanticized notion of street youth is inadequate. This suggests the need to better understand what leads youth to the streets and what keeps them there.

Causes of Youth Homelessness
So, what do we really know about the causes of youth homelessness? Actually, we know quite a lot. The research on youth homelessness in Canada and the United States is pretty consistent. The main causes include:

* Physical, Sexual and Emotional Abuse - Most homeless youth come from homes characterized by high levels of physical, sexual and / or emotional abuse and neglect, compared to youth with homes ( Gaetz, O'Grady and Vaillancourt 1999; Janus, Burgess and McCormack 1987; Janus, Archembault, Brown and Welsh 1995; Kufeldt and Nimmo 1987; Whitbeck and Simons, 1993; Whitbeck and Hoyt 1999). Rotheram-Boris, Mahler, Koopman and Langabeer ( 1996) estimate that street youth are five times more likely to report being victims of sexual abuse as children. For young people who have experienced such abuse, there is an increased likelihood of negative developmental outcomes including low self-esteem, an impaired ability to form affective and trusting relationships with adults, higher rates of depression and suicide attempts, running away or being kicked out of the home ( Beitchman, Zucker, Hood, daCosta, Ackman & Cassavia, 1991; Tyler et al. 2000; Whitbeck et al. 1997).

* Involvement with the child welfare system - A considerable amount of research demonstrates the relationship between youth homelessness and previous involvement with the child welfare system ( Serge, Eberle, Goldberg, et al., 2002; Gaetz & O;Grady, 2002; Raising the Roof, 2009). This includes foster care, group homes, interventions by the Children's Aid Society. While involvement in the child welfare system doesn't necessarily cause homelessness (in fact, many interventions may prevent homelessness), such involvement does reflect the degree to which young people come from troubled families. In addition, we do know that depending on the jurisdiction, many teenagers may lose the support of the child welfare system as they get older, or if they opt out.

* Discrimination - When young people experience racial discrimination, this limits their access to employment, their educational success, and their ability to access the services they need. All of these factors can lead to extreme poverty, and when combined with other challenges (in the home, with the legal system), can lead to homelessness.

* Homophobia - Research consistently shows that between 20-30 percent of homeless youth are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered ( Saewyc, et al 2008; de Castell & Jenson, 2004), which suggests that homophobia is a leading cause of homelessness. In Canada, many young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered continue to experience discrimination in their homes, neighbourhoods, at school and in their communities. This discrimination, which is often coupled with violence, may make staying at home intolerable, and hence, many young people in this situation hit the streets.

* Poverty - Many young people who become homeless come from families living in poverty. This doesn't necessarily mean that the families are not caring and supportive. However, we do know that living in poverty can have an impact on educational and health outcomes and on one's ability to get a job. In addition, as teenagers get older, it may be more difficult for families to continue to support them financially. Many young people become homeless not because they are chased from home, but because their poverty means they can no longer stay there. Young people then look to live with friends, or go to new places to seek new economic opportunities. However, if the jobs are not there, they may become homeless.

When one considers the causes of youth homelessness, it is clear that for the vast majority, involvement in the street youth lifestyle is not about choice. It is also important to remember that for any particular young person who becomes homeless, the causes may be complex, and not reducable to a single event or issue. That is, poverty may be linked with discrimination. Other factors, such as a parent's addictions, or a disruptive family event (like the death of a parent), may create additional problems. Any combination of factors can then contribute to problems at school, involvement in crime, or addictions, which may make life at home problematic.

In the end, young people become homeless for many complex reasons, but only rarely is it to seek excitement. This suggests that solutions to youth homelessness must address this complexity, and must also include a consideration of programs, services and supports that might prevent or reduce youth homelessness in the first place.

Bill O'Grady and Stephen Gaetz (2009)
Backgrounder: "Why do young people become homeless?"
Homeless Hub - Educational Resources.
York University

Additional Reading:

To explore first hand accounts of the lives of people who have experienced homelessness, visit the Homeless Hub's Experiences section.

For more information on the following subjects, visit the Homeless Hub's Topics library:
- Causes of homelessness
- Social Exclusion
- Discrimination
- Income, Employment and Education
- Youth

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Backgrounder: Why do young people become homeless? Young people who become homeless are depicted in the media in different ways. Sometimes they are portrayed as coming from families and homes that are characterized by violence. Other times they are portrayed as young adventurers, who leave home to explore the world and seek out the bright lights of the big city.

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Housing Is the Key

Today more than ever, there is a shortage of housing units that low income people can afford. And as the gap between income and housing costs grows, more people face homelessness.

What Causes Homelessness?

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Today more than ever, there is a shortage of housing units that low income people can afford. And as the gap between income and housing costs grows, more people face homelessness. What Causes Homelessness?

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the minds of homeless veterans - No Heroes Welcome

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Doll test - The effects of racism on children (ENG)

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Black men sentenced to more time for committing the exact same crime as a white person

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Black men sentenced to more time for committing the exact same crime as a white person

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November 16, 2017
Black men who commit the same crimes as white men receive federal prison sentences that are, on average, nearly 20 percent longer, according to a new report on sentencing disparities from the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC).

These disparities were observed "after controlling for a wide variety of sentencing factors," including age, education, citizenship, weapon possession and prior criminal history.

The black/white sentencing disparities have been increasing in recent years, the report found, particularly following the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Booker in 2005. Booker gave federal judges significantly more discretion on sentencing by making it easier to impose harsher or more lenient sentences than the USSC's sentencing guidelines called for.

Before that decision, federal judges were generally required to abide by those sentencing guidelines.

According to the Sentencing Commission's report, the black/white sentencing disparities are being driven in large part by "non-government sponsored departures and variances" - in plain English, sentencing choices made by judges at their own discretion.

Judges are less likely to voluntarily revise sentences downward for black offenders than for white ones, in other words. And even when judges do reduce black offenders' sentences, they do so by smaller amounts than for white offenders.

That finding suggests that giving judges more discretion in sentencing, as the Booker decision did in 2005, allows more racial bias to seep into the process. But Marc Mauer, executive director of the Sentencing Project, a group working to reduce bias in the criminal justice system, says there's more to it than that. He says that decisions by federal prosecutors - whether to seek a charge carrying a mandatory minimum sentence, for instance - are also driving the disparities.

"What we see is that the charging decisions of prosecutors are key," he said via email. "Whether done consciously or not, prosecutors are more likely to charge African Americans with such charges than whites."

A 2014 University of Michigan Law School study, for instance, found that all other factors being equal, black offenders were 75 percent more likely to face a charge carrying a mandatory minimum sentence than a white offender who committed the same crime.

"It's possible that if a prosecutor now recognizes that a judge is not constrained by the [pre-Booker] guidelines," Mauer said, "he or she may charge a case as a mandatory sentence to ensure that a certain amount of prison time is imposed, with no possible override by the judge."

The United States currently houses the world's largest prison population, with an incarceration rate of roughly 666 inmates per 100,000 people. Among whites, the rate is 450 inmates per 100,000 people. The incarceration rate for blacks is over five times higher, at 2,306 inmates per 100,000 people.

The USSC report indicates that sentencing decisions are a big driver of those numbers. And according to the University of Michigan study, at the federal level alone simply eliminating the sentencing disparity would reduce the number of black men in federal prisons by about 9 percent and save taxpayers at least $230 million a year.

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Black men sentenced to more time for committing the exact same crime as a white person, study finds

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These disparities were observed "after controlling for a wide variety of sentencing factors," including age, education, citizenship, weapon possession and prior criminal history.