Oregon: Washington County

In Washington County, Latino and African American youth are overrepresented in juvenile detention facilities. In 2002, Latino youth represented 12% of the overall youth population, but 25%of youth in detention. African American youth represented 1% of the overall youth population, but 6% of youth in detention.

Source:
Juvenile Justice Information System, Detention Reports: Admissions and Lengths of Stay (2002).

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