Colorado: Twenty-First Judicial District

In Colorado’s 21st Judicial District, Latino and African American youth are overrepresented in juvenile detention facilities. In 2002, Latino youth represented 13% of the overall youth population, but 23% of youth in detention. African American youth represented 1% of the overall youth population, but 6% of youth in detention.

Source: Colorado’s Three-Year Juvenile Justice Plan 2003-2005, 21st Judicial District Matrix.

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