Colorado: Second Judicial District

In Colorado’s Second Judicial District, Latino and African American youth are overrepresented in juvenile detention facilities. In 2002, Latino youth represented 47% of the overall youth population, but 54% of youth in detention. African American youth represented 19% of the overall youth population, but 32% of youth in detention.

Source: Colorado Three-Year Juvenile Justice Plan 2003-2005, Second Judicial District Matrix.

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