Webinar: Can We Stop Over Incarcerating Our Youth?
Youth justice advocates from Connecticut and Louisiana shared their stories of how America’s heavy reliance on out-of-home placement hurts children, families, and public safety.
Related to: Youth Justice, Incarceration
In a webinar highlighting data revealed in our recent report, Too Many Locked Doors: The scope of youth confinement is vastly understated.
In a conversation, moderated by Director of Youth Justice Josh Rovner, youth justice advocates from Connecticut and Louisiana shared their stories of how America’s heavy reliance on out-of-home placement hurts children, families, and public safety.
Panelists: Brittany LaMarr – Justice Advisor, Connecticut Justice Alliance
Florentina Staigers Cruz, J.D. (She/her/hers) – Communications Director, Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children
Nate Balis – Director, Juvenile Justice Strategy Group, Annie E. Casey Foundation
