Broken Promises and Heartache
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My name is Jensen Ramos and I am currently serving a life sentence for committing a crime as a juvenile.
To Help Youth with Trauma Brain, Treat Entire Family
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Can we treat, heal and prevent reoffending in a youth if we have not treated and healed the primary parent of the youth?
Giving Inmates with Life Sentences 2nd Chance Is Right Thing to Do
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I went to prison as a child and was expected to die there.
ABA Task Force Wants to Help Disrupt School-to-Prison Pipeline
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The school-to-prison pipeline is one of our nation’s most pressing challenges, that all of us must help reverse. Not only do these outcomes ruin the lives of youth and their families, but they are also bad for our nation. There are affirmative steps that the American Bar Association is well positioned to take to help reverse these negative trends.
We Do Need Candidates for Change — in Justice System
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Presidential politics is in full swing and while the number of candidates is being reduced, those remaining are still in the platitudes stage. You know how it goes: Each speaker states his or her faith in America, the strength and world leadership of the United States, the need to right the wrongs of past politicians, that progress must be made and that only “Change!” can save our future.
Troubled Teens Blossom in Strength-based Program With Caring Adults
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Lead4Life, Inc.’s purpose is to create a culture of love and support. We are addressing the school-to-prison pipeline in a very nontraditional manner but one that is extremely effective and provides a meaningful experience for most participants.
Others States Can Learn from Changes to Juvenile Justice in California
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Over the past 15 years, the United States has seen drastic reductions in its world-leading rates of youth incarceration. Nowhere were these reductions more dramatic than in California, which once boasted the largest youth corrections system in the world.
How to Bring Restorative Justice to Your School
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Hey, you! Yes, YOU can make it happen! Anyone can. Whether you are a principal, a student, counselor or teacher, you can be the one to speak up for restorative justice. “Be the change you wish to see in the world” (Mahatma Gandhi).
The Truth Behind Obama’s Juvenile Justice Reform
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Lately I’ve read so many articles on juvenile and criminal justice reform laws being passed it’s surreal. The truth is, hardly any kids will be directly impacted by this because there are practically no juveniles in federal prisons. I can’t dwell on this but need to keep working on more reforms.
If They Had Asked: Young People in Recovery Reflect on What Could Have Been
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Three young men in recovery reflect on their youth and how their addictions were mishandled by their mentors, teachers and coaches. They spoke at the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation's Youth Substance Use Prevention and Early Intervention Strategic Initiative Annual Convening in Washington, D.C. in late 2015