That report respondents, 23% of both Native American and multiracial examines drivers of incarceration for LGBT people, the respondents, and 18% of API respondents.8 experiences of LGBT people in the justice system and in confinement facilities, and added challenges to re- a In some cases, this report uses the term people of color to refer broadly to African American entry for LGBT people. [...] Thus, where data does not exist regarding the unique experience of LGBT people of color, our common practice is to present data about LGBT people and people of color and to make empirically-based arguments about the likely experiences of LGBT people of color within the criminal justice system. [...] LGBT people ages 18-24, 72% of Native American LGBT WHY ARE LGBT PEOPLE OF COLOR OVERREPRESENTED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM? youth, 69% of African American LGBT youth, and 65% of all of which can result in increased rates of homelessness Latino/a LGBT youth reported being sent to detention in and interactions with law enforcement. [...] Youth of color may be pushed into the child welfare system, and for LGBT youth of color in particular, the Of Youth in Los Angeles Of Youth in United States system can be a difficult place and can serve as a pipeline County Out-of-Home Care to homelessness and the juvenile justice system. [...] Among the problems: LGBT people and people Challenge #1: Discrimination in Court of color are less likely to receive pre-trial release; judges, and in Court Proceedings prosecutors, and court staff frequently discriminate against LGBT people in the courtroom; and LGBT people Lack of access to counsel.
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