Alaska

In Alaska, Native American and African American youth are overrepresented in juvenile detention facilities. In 2002, Native American youth represented 20% of the overall youth population, but 38% of youth in detention. African American youth represented 4% of the overall youth population, but 12% of youth in detention.

Sources:
Alaska Plan for Reducing Disproportionate Minority Contact (2003). (PDF Format)
Analysis of Minority Youth Representation (2001). (PDF Format)