Voices of Youth Justice
Summary: The Campaign for Youth Justice is focused on ending the practice of prosecuting, sentencing, and incarcerating youth under the age of 18 in the adult criminal justice system. The Voices of Youth Justice podcast is intended to uplift the stories of youth who have been charged as adults or spent time in adult facilities and their families. This podcast seeks to educate those who believe youth should not be subjected to adult incarceration. Voices will include formerly incarcerated youth, experts on juvenile justice reform, and others who have come into contact with the system. Join us to learn about their experiences and how you can take action.
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Podcasts:
Prison is no home for a child and yet, on any given night in America, 6,200 children are held in adult jails and prisons. Every year, 100,000 youth are admitted into local adult facilities and prisons. This was the fate of 14-year-old Brian Harrington Jr., who was a freshman in High School when he was charged with a 25 year prison sentence. Today, Brian, his family, and his partner Jess are fighting to get his life back.
Jeff Wallace, a formerly incarcerated youth, sits down to discuss the racial disparities found in the juvenile justice system. Wallace shares his experiences, along with discussing his role in assisting youth of color navigate the juvenile justice system. Wallace talks trauma-informed care and policy efforts, that can be taken to help mitigate the effects of the juvenile justice system.
Jeff Wallace, a formerly incarcerated youth, sits down to discuss the racial disparities found in the juvenile justice system. Wallace shares his experiences, along with discussing his role in assisting youth of color navigate the juvenile justice system. Wallace talks trauma-informed care and policy efforts, that can be taken to help mitigate the effects of the juvenile justice system.
