State Disproportionate Minority Confinement Data
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In Utah, Latino and African American youth are overrepresented in the juvenile detention facilities. In 2003, Latino youth represented 11% of the overall youth population, but 23% of youth in detention. African American youth represented 1% of the overall youth population, but 4% of youth in detention.


Source:
Utah Plan for Reducing Disproportionate Minority Confinement (2003).