Francisco Villarruel

Dr. Francisco Villarruel is the HDFS Associate Chair for Education, a University Outreach and Engagement Senior Fellow and Professor.  He has worked with several community, state, and federal agencies to address the disproportionate number of Latino youths in juvenile justice systems. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Campaign for Youth Justice and works with colleagues across the nation on The Alianza for Latino Youth Justice – a coalition of practitioners, advocates, funders, families and scholars that engage in culturally relevant practices to address the needs of Latino youth secure placements. He has authored numerous policy reports that promote fair and equal justice programs for youth. He has also been involved in research that focuses on youth development and what communities can do to foster the development transitions of youth to adulthood.