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Slate, The Unique Problems Facing Native American Youths in the Criminal Justice System

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Native youths face challenges within state justice systems. This story follows Isaac Durham, a member of the Hopi Tribe, in juvenile detention.

In 2017, 752 Native American youths lived in residential placement, which includes detention centers, group homes, and boot camps, according to the National Center for Juvenile Justice.

Learn more on Slate.