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Reducing Racial Disparities
Reducing racial disparities requires specific strategies aimed at eliminating bias and ensuring a level playing field for youth of color. Ongoing objective data analysis is critical. Racial disparities are the most stubborn aspect of detention reform. Real lasting change in this arena requires determined leadership and targeted policies and programming.

Technical Assistance Materials
Core JDAI Technical Assistance Materials related to reducing racial disparities.

Community Engagement
Methods and results of collaboration with community stakeholders.

Cultural Competency
JDAI management training tools used to develop a culturally responsive juvenile justice system

DMC Plans and Recommendations
Sample management reports use data to monitor a site’s progress in reducing racial disparities

Quantitative Analyses
JDAI management reports using objective data analysis to identify racial disparities in the juvenile system

Reports and Presentations
Proven JDAI site-specific strategies to reduce racial disparities and disproportionate minority confinement are discussed

Undocumented Youth and Immigration
Publications, reports, policies, and programs related to undocumented youth, immigration, and detention.