Hidden Challenges. A report in a series examining the status of API youth in West Contra Costa County, California


 

Publication Date: March 2006

Publisher: National Council on Crime and Delinquency

Author(s): Poonam Juneja

Research Area: Justice

Type: Report

Abstract:

This report presents key findings from an assessment of demographic, education and juvenile justice data for West Contra Costa County, California, with a focus on the city of Richmond, California. The data illustrate the status of API youth in this county, providing a portrayal that often differs from common stereotypes about their success. The report also includes comparative data for other racial/ethnic groups.