Uneven Playing Field
From 1985-95, the juvenile detention rate for white youth dropped by 13%, while increasing by 180% for African-American youth and 140% for Hispanic youth during the same period.
Safety is a significant concern for families living in Making Connections communities.This report outlines the ways communities in the Making Connections cities work with their neighbors and the formal justice system to make their neighborhoods safer. This resource guide is part of the Technical Assistance Resource Center series.
When residents of a neighborhood feel safe and see law enforcement and the legal system as trustworthy community partners, transformation is possible. As evidenced through Making Connections, the most effective approach combines community-driven efforts that help prevent crime and engage youth with: criminal justice agency initiatives that work to build programs that address specific community needs and system reforms that help address issues on a broader level.