Care, Not Control

Remember this: we are working to build a new world where every young person has a chance to thrive. This new world is invested in care, rather than control.

[Care, Not Control @CareNotControl]

Philly, the No Kids In Prison magazine is here! Original art & writing, editorial curation, magazine production and distribution all led by directly impacted young people. DM us today to get your copy and join the conversation about why youth need care, not cages.

[That radical social work chick @sandinistaoliva]

6 years ago today, Cornelius Fredrick was was restrained by 6 staff members of Lakeside Academy after throwing a sandwich in the cafeteria. They laid on top of him for 10 minutes while Cornelius screamed “I can’t breathe” until he lost consciousness.

[Care, Not Control @CareNotControl]

More than 80% of kids who are connected to a diversion program successfully complete it with no further escalation.
No child belong behind bars! Come to our town hall TOMORROW at 6pm to learn how community-led diversion can transform outcomes for youth. Bring a friend!

[Juvenile Law Center @JuvLaw1975]

We fight to get children out of youth prisons and foster group homes because they are rife with sexual abuse. This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Director of Comms Katy Otto writes about urgency in this crisis and why all children deserve better. #SAAM https://t.co/hd7kWo3glb

[Care, Not Control @CareNotControl]

Come to our town hall next Thurs to ask your questions, hear from @repkrajewski and experts about how HB 144 will impact our communities, and take action to advocate for the changes you want to see for youth!

[Care, Not Control @CareNotControl]

Earlier this year, the PA House voted to pass HB 144 to standardize diversion and connect kids to community programs instead of carceral responses.

[1HoodPower @1HoodPower]

A quick reminder, you must be a registered democrat or republican by May 4th in order to vote in the May 19th election.

[Juvenile Law Center @JuvLaw1975]

Strip searches. Shackles. Solitary confinement. Physical and sexual abuse. These are the horrors children face in youth prisons. They are robbed of critical years of their development, facing separation from their families and communities.

[Care, Not Control @CareNotControl]

Come out tomorrow to watch Juvenile: Five Stories and discuss the juvenile justice system and the care that all young people deserve.

📆 Tomorrow! Tuesday, March 10th
🕑 7pm-9:30pm
📍Providence Meeting House @ 105 N Providence Rd, Media, PA 19063

#CareNotControl #FreeOurYouth

[That radical social work chick @sandinistaoliva]

Very proud to be part of this beautiful group of folks. We are asking for the closure of Abraxas Academy, a facility that has long been subject to multiple abuse allegations. Abraxas Academy is currently taking money from the federal government to detain undocumented minors.

[Juvenile Law Center @JuvLaw1975]

Abraxas facilities have been shut down previously in the state; we know that these carceral settings are no place for a child. https://t.co/DfVyAMZEnW

[Juvenile Law Center @JuvLaw1975]

We stand with partner organizations across the state urging Governor Shapiro to use his administrative power to call for the removal of detained immigrant children at Abraxas.

[Care, Not Control @CareNotControl]

We are calling on Governor Shapiro to issue an Emergency Removal order NOW.
#CareNotControl #FreeOurYouth #NoKidsinPrison

[Care, Not Control @CareNotControl]

Last week, over 25 immigrant justice and youth justice groups signed on to our call to close Abraxas Academy, where migrants and PA youth are being held. Abraxas has had numerous allegations of unthinkable abuse and neglect. It is no place for any child!

[Debra. #ForTheKids❤ All Are Created Equal 🧡 @DebraHange1]

@PhillyInquirer YES. CLOSE IT

[Care, Not Control @CareNotControl]

Our next Discussion Group is coming up! We're hosting a film screening with Providence Friends Meeting in Delco next Tuesday March 10th! Join us in Media to view this impactful documentary and discuss juvenile justice issues and why we need to reimagine responses to harm. 📽️📽️✊🏽

[Care, Not Control @CareNotControl]

🚨 🚨 Have you watched our podcast episodes yet? Episode 4 dropped today, and this clip is from our restorative justice circle featured in episode 3! 📹 📹

https://t.co/HZD843q2rM

[Juvenile Law Center @JuvLaw1975]

As this article rightly notes, returning to failed policies of the past that lock up more kids for longer periods of time doesn't actually make our communities safe in the long run. Investment in communities and families does.

[That radical social work chick @sandinistaoliva]

Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Be on the lookout for the 🧊 monsters. They are coming for everyone.