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Kids Imprisoned

A News21 investigation of juvenile justice in America
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Solutions by Nicole SrokaJun 29, 20201:56 pmJune 29, 2020
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A Chicago-based theater program is catering to teens affected by the juvenile justice system.

Chicago group treats trauma with performing arts

Whether youth are currently incarcerated, detained or under post-release supervision, Storycatchers Theatre artists work alongside them in Chicago to teach them means of coping with their traumas.

Activism by Mikhayla Hughes-ShawJun 24, 20201:29 pmJune 24, 2020
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Humanize My Hoodie brand co-founders Jason Sole and Andre Wright aim to destigmatize clothing trends that are associated with Black and brown individuals while also humanizing the person “underneath the hoodie.”

Midwest-based fashion brand destigmatizes hoodies

Humanize My Hoodie brand co-founders Jason Sole and Andre Wright aim to destigmatize clothing trends that are associated with Black and brown individuals while also humanizing the person “underneath the hoodie.”

Solutions by Anthony J. WallaceJun 18, 20201:26 pmJune 25, 2020
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A juvenile county courthouse in Georgia is adopting a non-traditional architectural design to positively impact kids' experiences with the justice system.

Courts with no columns: How building design affects kids

A juvenile county courthouse in Georgia is adopting a non-traditional architectural design to positively impact kids’ experiences with the justice system.

Law by Katherine SypherJun 16, 20202:34 pmJuly 1, 2020
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The Supreme Court case In re Gault recognized that kids have the same legal rights as adults. But kids in the U.S. still don’t have adequate access to lawyers. (Photo illustration by Nicole Sroka/News21, Photo courtesy of Ernest K. Bennett/Associated Press)

Right to attorneys for children grew out of an Arizona case

The Supreme Court case In re Gault recognized that kids have the same legal rights as adults. But kids in the U.S. still don’t have adequate access to lawyers.

Activism by Patrick LinehanJun 15, 20203:32 pmJune 18, 2020
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Based in Jacksonville, Florida, the EVAC movement spoke out about issues of police brutality, gang labeling, and systemic racism. (Photo illustration by Michele Abercrombie/News21, photo courtesy of Amy Donofrio)

Model high school social justice program cut short

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, the EVAC movement spoke out about issues of police brutality, gang labeling, and systemic racism. The program was cut short after meeting with President Barack Obama, Rep. John Lewis and Sen. Cory Booker.

General by Carnegie-Knight News21Jun 12, 202010:02 amJune 24, 2020
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The 2020 News21 fellows in a video conference summer newsroom.

News21 investigates juvenile justice in America

Thirty-five top journalism students from 16 universities are conducting a major investigation this summer into juvenile justice in America as part of the Carnegie-Knight News21 multimedia reporting initiative at Arizona State University.

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