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Misdemeanor Diversion Program Fact Sheet
The Youth Justice Project works to support innovative partnerships and programs that keep youth out of the court system. In North Carolina, an example of…
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Misdemeanor Diversion Program Issue Brief
The Youth Justice Project works to support innovative partnerships and programs that keep youth out of the court system. In North Carolina, an example of…
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Youth Justice Voices: Karen Simon
Karen Simon, former Director of Inmate Programs-Mecklenburg County, talks about the struggles 16 and 17-year-old youth faced while being held in solitary confinement in a…
Criminal Justice
The Benefits of Ban the Box: A Case Study of Durham, NC
For many job applicants around the country, one question blocks them from gainful employment and economic opportunity. A single question, often posed as a checkbox on…
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Youth Justice Voices: David Brannon
David Brannon, an attorney in Wake County who advocates for juveniles, talks about the systemic issues with the juvenile justice system and recommends solutions.…
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Youth Justice Voices: Sharif Deveaux
Sharif Deveaux, an assistant public defender at the Wake County Public Defenders Office, talks about his experience defending juveniles and the stigmas and consequences associated…
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Youth Justice Voices: Brandy Bynum
Brandy Bynum, a life-long activist, youth advocate and board member of Youth Justice North Carolina, talks about the importance of raising the age of jurisdiction in…
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Youth Justice Voices: Geraldine Alshamy
Geraldine Alshamy, a life long activist and advocate for education rights talks about what she’s seen in her work over the years and how the…
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Youth Justice Voices: Sekithia Wilder
Sekithia Wilder, the parent of a 12th grade student from Wakefield High School in Wake County, tells the story of her daughter Britni’s arrest at…
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Youth Justice Voices: Mary Stansell
Mary Stansell, Juvenile Chief at the Wake County Public Defenders Office, discusses some issues with the juvenile justice system and proposes solutions.…
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Youth Justice Voices: Scott Holmes
Scott Holmes, a professor of law at North Carolina Central University, talks about the devastating effects of the criminal justice system on youth.…
