America’s Invisible Children: Latino Youth and the Failure of Justice
Author(s):
Arya, N., Villarruef, F., Villanueva, C., Augarten, I.
Publisher:
Campaign for Youth Justice
Date Published:
May, 2009 This policy brief examines the most recent information available about Latino youth in the justice system, with a particular focus on youth tried as adults. The report examines the difference in treatment between Latino and white youth tried in the justice system for similar offenses. The policy recommendations included in this brief are action steps that policymakers can take to reduce racial and ethnic disparities of the justice system.
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