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In Connecticut, African American youth and Latino youth are overrepresented in the juvenile detention facilities. In 1998, African American youth represented 11% of the overall youth population, but 44% of youth in detention. Latino youth represented 11% of the overall youth population, but 28% of youth in detention.


Source:
A Reassessment of Minority Overrepresentation in Connecticut’s Juvenile Justice System (2001).