We're live tweeting from the report launch this morning. Follow this thread for updates. @GeorgetownJJI @rights4girls
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Yasmin Vafa of
@rights4girls discussing "abuse to prison pipeline." Abuse is strong predictor of both system involvement and recidivism.Show this thread -
10% of all DC students who were suspended last school year were identified as homeless.
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Girls become involved in the system at age 15 & under at a much higher rate than boys - @EFerrer22
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Why are D.C. girls coming into contact with the system earlier and more frequently? The report concludes that these girls are not dangerous. 86% are arrested for non-violent offenses.
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Nataly Del Valle, youth advocate with her own experience with the system, explains that girls in the system are often arrested because of a lack of basic support and resources.
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Amazing insight from a panel of women with expertise in
#juvenilejustice discussing the disproportionate rates of girls arrested in D.C. and ways to solve these issues. Read the new report here: https://bit.ly/2DMrbGA#DCGirlsinJJ#beyondthewalls@georgetownJJI@rights4girlsShow this thread
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