Recidivism is used as an indicator of a juvenile justice system’s success, but for two former juvenile offenders, it doesn’t tell the whole story.
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Seattle-area program offers alternatives for kids who commit misdemeanors
When 16-year-old Iziah Reedy got pulled over with a gun in a stolen vehicle, he said he saw his life going “down the drain.” But instead of a court date, he got a call from Choose 180, a Seattle-based organization that aims to reverse the life trajectories of kids who’ve committed misdemeanors.