We're here at the Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee to hear from young people who were incarcerated at Long Creek. We support their demand to shut Long Creek down. @maine_youth @maineinsideout
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If Long Creek is closed, that $18 million could be invested in community-based alternatives for kids to remain close to home and receive the support they need.
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We need to shift our priorities and our funding away from incarceration and punishment, to community-based alternatives that give children appropriate support and allow them to thrive.
