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Advice from the Inside Out takes an in-depth look at solutions-based approaches to diverting recidivism for both juveniles and adults caught up in the criminal justice system. It features conversations with both our formerly incarcerated populations and the incredible people, who work with these individuals to ensure justice is served. We talk with those who are directly impacted by the juvenile and adult justice systems and those who have played a role in attempting to move the needle forward and to divert recidivism. The podcast is a collection of advice from the inside out. It’s about breaking the cycle of recidivism. By providing first-hand life experiences and opportunities to reimagine the correctional system for juveniles and adults, listeners can learn valuable life lessons and have perspective changing experiences.

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LGBTQ Justice Engaged Youth and Recidivism

November 02, 2021 • Commish Liss • Season 1 • Episode 8

In this episode, we examine the difficulties justice engaged LGBTQ youth experience, both during and after incarceration. LGBTQ youth, particularly LGBTQ youth of color are overrepresented in the juvenile justice system. And once pushed into the juvenile justice system LGBTQ youth are at a higher risk of becoming disconnected, harassed or victims of violence. In addition, there is a gap and lack of appropriate programs that supports their re-entry into society. Different states have varying levels of supports for their justice engaged LGBTQ youth. And much more must be done to address the specific needs of these youth. We have a conversation with New York Times best-selling Author and Contributor, Dr. Kay Rivers, about reimagining re-entry for LGBTQ youth and so much more on Advice from the inside out.
www.kidsincommon.org
www.lgbtmap.org
www.prisonpolicy.org
www.youth.gov
https://www.glsen.org/blog/lgbtq-youth-schools-failures-may-mean-higher-risk-criminalization
https://www.rand.org/blog/rand-review/2016/01/course-correction-the-case-for-correctional-education.html
https://harvardpolitics.com/recidivism-american-progress/ http://www.juvjustice.org/blog/lgbtq-youth-legal-system-2021 https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights/criminal-justice-reform-lgbtq-people

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