The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice

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This month, Husain and Gabi discuss raising Michigan's minimum age of juvenile jurisdiction, where Michigan stands domestically and internationally, and the adultification of black youth. Intro and outro music is Wasted Education by Blue Topaz. Sources: Addressing Child Mental Health by Creating a National Minimum Age for Juvenile Justice Jurisdiction Assault charge dropped against 10-year-old boy...

This month, Husain and Gabi talk about how Michigan raised their age of juvenile jurisdiction from 17 to 18 years old, what that means for kids, and how the courts adapted to it. Raise the Age was a major win for Michigan and MCYJ is proud to have helped advocate for this change! Intro and Outro music is Wasted Education by Blue Topaz. For more information on Raise the Age, click below:  Uppe...

In this month's episode, we continue the conversation about juvenile life without parole. With two very special guests, this episode is a first for us! Dan Korobkin of the ACLU-MI and Senator Jeff Irwin join us to talk about JLWOP in Michigan. Dan walks us through the case of Hill v. Snyder, which challenged JLWOP in Michigan; then, Sen. Irwin talks to us about a set of bills he and his colle...

In this month's episode, Gabi and Husain discuss juvenile life without parole, or JLWOP. JLWOP is a sentence of life imprisonment imposed on youth, essentially deeming them unfit to ever return to society. This simply isn't true, and this episode highlights why. Listen to hear how childhood upbringing, societal impacts, and brain development all play into criminal activity, how the United States S...

This week on The Table we're going to be talking about the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on youth in the justice system. Since the onset of the pandemic, the Michigan Center for Youth Justice has put out two reports (linked below) detailing the changes in the youth justice system due to COVID-19. This episode covers the initial changes made as a result of the pandemic, as well as what those cha...

Youth who are involved in the justice system encounter many consequences, such as probation or out-of-home placement. One aspect of juvenile court involvement that can last well beyond childhood is the financial burden of juvenile court debt. Listen today to learn more about debt-free justice and how you can help! Intro and Outro music is Wasted Education by Blue Topaz. Minors Facing Major Debt: T...

The juvenile or youth justice system can seem very convoluted and confusing, especially to those with little experience with it. In this episode, I'm going to cover the basics of juvenile justice and lay the groundwork for the podcast moving forward.  Intro and Outro music is Wasted Education by Blue Topaz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to The Table: Conversations on Youth Justice, a podcast that talks about youth justice in Michigan, and occasionally, nationwide. This podcast is sponsored by the Michigan Center for Youth Justice; a nonprofit organization fighting for a fair and effective justice system for kids. New episodes of The Table will be released on the first of the month. Each episode may be a bit diff...