Georgia youth incarceration systems prioritize punishment, families say, putting kids at risk in jails
Despite decreasing crime rates in Georgia, the state’s Department of Juvenile Justice prioritizes spending on punishment and incarceration, particularly for Black children, according to an investigation by Inquest and Prism This article was originally published in Inquest and Prism […]
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Georgia youth incarceration systems prioritize punishment, families say, putting kids at risk in jails
Despite decreasing crime rates in Georgia, the state’s Department of Juvenile Justice prioritizes spending on punishment and incarceration, particularly for ...
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