African Americans make up 48.1% of all juvenile arrests in Bridgeport, Connecticut. African American youth in the state are 5x more likely to receive a court referral than their White counterparts, while Hispanic youth are nearly 2x as likely. These disproportionate outcomes reflect systemic inequities that lead to long-term consequences for minority youth.
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Of students who were detained within the juvenile justice system, 16% graduated high school. This number pales in comparison to the graduation rate of those never involved within the juvenile justice system, whose graduation rate is at 72%
Juvenile crime is a persistent issue in the Bridgeport community, as the city remains second in delinquency referrals and detention admissions among the four most populous cities in the state.
The disparity of juvenile arrests among marginalized groups inhibits success opportunities among these groups. Involvement with the juvenile justice system has been shown to lower employment and wages in adulthood, along with further involvement in the justice system as the juvenile advances in life.
This website was created to raise awareness on a Senior Social Justice Project on the over-representation of minorities in the juvenile justice system in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This research project aims to inform, engage, and encourage meaningful dialogue around reform.
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