Colorado: Fourth Judicial District

In Colorado’s Fourth 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 22% of youth in detention. African American youth represented 9% of the overall youth population, but 19% of youth in detention.

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

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