Arizona

In Arizona, Latino and African American youth are overrepresented in juvenile detention facilities. In 2003, Latino youth represented 29% of the overall youth population, but 44% of youth in detention. African American youth represented 3% of the overall youth population, but 8% of youth in detention.

Sources:
1. Juveniles Processed in Arizona Court System (2003).
2. Juvenile Justice Services Division of the Arizona Supreme Court.

Note: In Arizona Court’s data collection, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander youth are combined with Asian youth.