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Latino youth are treated more harshly by the justice system than white youth, for the same offenses, at all stages in the justice system including police stops, arrests, detention, waiver to the adult criminal justice system, and sentencing.

May 20, 2009

Civil RightsCriminal JusticeJuvenile Justice

This report identifies the limitations of disaster management with regard to Latinos and immigrants, and explains factors that have contributed to a failure to adapt disaster response policy in consideration of these communities.

October 29, 2008

Criminal JusticeEmergency PreparednessJuvenilePolicy

More than one in five (22.1%) Hispanic children is uninsured–nearly three times the rate of non-Hispanic White children (7.3%). Because health coverage has been shown to improve children’s access to […]

July 9, 2008

ChildrenHealthPolicyYouth

This report by the National Council of La Raza and the Urban Institute, details the consequences of immigration enforcement operations on children’s psychological, educational, economic, and social well-being. The report […]

October 31, 2007

ChildrenImmigrationYouth

This report by the National Council of La Raza concludes that investing in high-quality, comprehensive early childhood education programs could help narrow the growing school readiness gap between Latino and […]

April 30, 2007

Early Childhood EducationEducation

Nearly one in five Latinos (19.6%) faces food insecurity each year, compromising their health and well-being. Sin Provecho: Latinos and Food Insecurity reports on the impact and associations of hunger, […]

December 20, 2006

Health and Nutrition

The Latino community is the largest minority group in the United States, having experienced a 58% increase in population between 1990 and 2000. One of the most salient characteristics of […]

July 9, 2006

Sexual and Reproductive Health

This collection of papers is a call to engage parents, early childhood educators, and community advocates in dialogue that affirmatively builds on a national movement for promoting early literacy—reading and […]

October 5, 2005

Early Childhood EducationEducationParent Engagement

Due to the high demand for this publication, Lost Opportunities: The Reality of Latinos in the U.S. Criminal Justice System is sold out. At this time, only downloadable PDF copies […]

September 21, 2004

Civil Rights and JusticeCriminal Justice System

Gang violence and gang-related issues in the District of Columbia require immediate attention and the implementation of strategies with demonstrated effectiveness. However, in crafting their response, policymakers must adequately consider […]

September 20, 2004

Criminal Justice SystemJuvenile & Criminal JusticeLegislationPolicy and Legislation

This report provides a first-ever look at the health care needs, challenges, and realities of newly emerging Latino communities in the southern U.S. Based on focus group research and primary […]

September 20, 2004

Health and Nutrition

This report represents one of the first efforts to document what appears to be a growing pattern of harassment, hate violence, and law enforcement abuse against Hispanics. This actual or […]

May 28, 2004

Civil Rights and Justice