Many young inner-city African American and Latino males who have been incarcerated are able to find homeboys or hombres in nearly every correctional facility within their state.

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This statement reflects the reality that many young inner-city African American and Latino males who have been incarcerated find themselves in environments where they can connect with others who share similar backgrounds and experiences. The term "homeboys" or "hombres" refers to individuals from similar ethnic or cultural backgrounds, and due to the high rates of incarceration among these demographic groups in certain areas, it is often the case that they can find peers with whom they share a common identity in correctional facilities. This phenomenon is a reflection of broader social and systemic issues that lead to disproportionate incarceration rates among young men of color.

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