A REVOLUTIONARY WAY TO END THE INCARCERATION OF GIRLS
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✍️ The article discusses the success of a radical shift in thinking about how to keep kids out of prison, specifically focusing on girls, who are less likely than boys to commit violence.
👉 The Girls Court in Hawaii has been successful in reducing the number of girls in long-term incarceration 👉 The advocacy model views girls as experts on their own lives and what they need to thrive 👉 The model has been adopted by other jurisdictions, including California, New York City, and Texas 👉 The program has shown promising results in reducing delinquency and improving public safety
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