"Each story that we have on each page adds its own tile to the overall mosaic of the booklet." - Rebecca Epstein of @GtownLawPovCntr. @rights4girls #IAmTheVoice
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"All of the authors and artists are reflecting their experience with the juvenile justice system....this falls in line perfectly with the work and mission of
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"The overall youth incarceration rates are steadily declining, but girls' contact with the juvenile justice system are increasing." -
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"It's critical that we listen to our girls and let our youth lead the way. Girls are experts of their lives. It's our duty to ensure that their voices are heard."
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14 year old Carolina reads the first poem of the evening. "Juvenile" by Lonely Heart
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"After everything ive been through, I finally know what I gotta do. I was tired of the pain and the sorrow, but now I know to be my best and not take it with me to tomorrow." Carolina reads another poem from
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Memories that scarred me Can no longer harm me These broken branches have fallen No longer a burden to my progress 20 y.o. Kyla reads the next poem: "Alone"
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Kyla explains why "Do You Remember" resonates with her: "As a big sister myself, there are so many things that I worry about."
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Learn more about
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Yes! Love that you’re using the arts to amplify girls’ voices. It’s a powerful mechanism for shifting norms & discourses (& more)—and for shifting research practices themselves! Core to my research.
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