The Violence Policy Center has released a new report on the homicides of youth in California with data from 2000-2010. Sadly Alameda County ranked #2 in their 2010 data for ths rates of youth homicide.

In 2010 there were 55 youth aged between 10 and 24 killed in Alameda County, 96% were male and 67% were black.

The report suggests that:

Finally, this year’s county-by-county rankings also point to the continuing urgent need for tailored, localized approaches to reducing youth homicide that integrate prevention and intervention while
engaging local leaders and community stakeholders. At the same time, state and regional policies
should incorporate elements necessary to help ensure effective community practices.

Full report here as a PDF.