Creating tables where youth have equal power in creating policies to end the criminalization of youth❣️ #InvestInMeCT⏱💰💛 #NoKidsInPrison 🙅🏻♀️🙅🏾♀️🙅🏿♀️
While we work to address transfer and get kids under 18 out of the Department of Corrections completely, these are programs that could work in the interim: https://t.co/5grxDmvifl
Check out this important report from @CFYJ https://t.co/2tG3HNpSNo
It highlights that other jurisdictions are serving even "the most high risk, most difficult to serve, serious offenders" in non-adult prison environments #NoKidsinPrison#JusticeAdvisors#Connecticut
"Tackling youth justice reform will take vision and courage, but we have a blueprint for action. Voters are watching to see which of the 2020 candidates rise to the challenge." -- @playercoalition members @AnquanBoldin & @Trenchwork94 https://t.co/gzSPnFJoZs #NoKidsInPrison
“Youth justice reform is critical to tackling mass incarceration and advancing equity. Voters are ready to see action on this issue, and it’s time for 2020 candidates to take a stand.” - @AnquanBoldin & @Trenchwork94 of the @playercoalition https://t.co/gzSPnFJoZs #NoKidsInPrison
Did you know that less than half the states break down youth in adult court by race and/or ethnicity? Help support youth justice initiatives by participating in #YJAM.
Did you know that less than half the states break down youth in adult court by race and/or ethnicity? Help support youth justice initiatives by participating in #YJAM.
W1: YJAM focuses on Awakening--what are the stories and facts about youth charged as adults? Confronting-how communities & impacted youth are addressing injustices.Transforming--sharing examples that are changing how the justice system treats youth of color. #ActToEndRacsim
#YJAM2019 is here! Get up to date on all the events happening this month & ways to participate by signing up for @justicefroyouth’s #YJAM newsletter. You can also take part in CFYJ’s #ActToEndRacsim campaign. Join the movement here: https://t.co/NmohvxTELx
Special Thank You to @CarventeHernan for coming in and having a conversation with our team re: our thoughts on what restorative solutions look like for young people who ‘commit harsh crimes’
Did you notice our team got bigger? The Bridgeport and New Haven team want to thank the @CTDCF Commissioner Vanessa Dorantes and Bureau Chief of External Affairs Ken Mysogland for spending some time with the JAs.
We’ve got our sleeves rolled up and we’re ready to get to work alongside @Porter4DaPeople to end discrimination on the basis of a criminal record! #SmartJustice is pushing to make #connecticut better, safer, and stronger. Join us and own your role in ending mass incarceration.
What does ending #solitaryconfinement for kids look like? Fewer injuries, healthier staff, and better outcomes for #youth. It’s all connected. Check out the new report about how and why states are working to #StopSolitaryforKids#JuvenileJustice https://t.co/bejl9LVb02
Ending #solitaryconfinement = improved safety for staff and better relationships with kids. Check out the new report to learn how to begin the process. #StopSolitaryforKids https://t.co/JtWbut3BG8