Criminal Justice
While Latinos make up a large population of those directly impacted by the criminal justice system, national and local reforms have yet to meaningfully account for that impact. UCLA LPPI works to ensure that Latinos are not left out of the criminal justice reform conversation through data, advocacy, and mobilization.
What You Need to Know:
65%
Latinx youth are 65% more likely than white youth to encounter the youth justice system.
29%
African Americans are 8% of the L.A. County population, but comprise 29% of the jail admissions.
News & Press
Criminal Justice
UCLA LPPI in Axios News: Study: “Jails and Police Rarely Track Latinos’ Racial and Ethnic Data”
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Criminal Justice
Sonja Diaz in Politico: “Los Angeles Democrats finally elected their first sheriff. Four years later, they have buyer’s remorse.”
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Criminal Justice
Sonja Diaz in Los Angeles Times: “Showdown between reform and tough-on-crime policies in California attorney general’s race”
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Criminal Justice
Amada Armenta in Los Angeles Times: “ICE poised for changes as Biden nominee heads to Senate for confirmation vote”
Read MoreFeatured Experts
Michael Roy Hames-García
Professor, Mexican American and Latina/o Studies and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, UT Austin
Cinthya Salazar
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, UCLA
Stephanie L. Canizales
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty Director, Interdisciplinary Migration Initiative, UC Berkeley
Irene Vega
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, UC Irvine
Research Library
Our research library provides access to our original research, policy reports, and other assets to expand the understanding and attention to Latino issues.
