Juvenile justice reforms like the Child Interrogation Protection Act have made our system more efficient, rehabilitative, and humane. They have NOT increased crime or made it more difficult for cops to do their jobs. Protecting our the rights of our kids is WORTH IT!

“When I was 16, I was remanded to Rikers with $1,500 bail, set by a judge who wanted to teach me a lesson. Three days later, I was stabbed four times.” I’m eager to hear your thoughts about this op-ed. The author and I are very close. nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-ope…

These Baltimore Orioles are the most fun team I’ve rooted for since the ‘07-‘08 Washington Capitals. Go O’s!!!

Let's focus on facts instead of myths when it comes to public safety. Here is a shocking statistic from the first-ever national survey on victims' views on safety and justice conducted by @SafeAndJustUSA.

“Law enforcement needs to do what they can do, prosecutors need to do what they can do, parents, DJS, DSS needs to do what they can do. Not one entity should put their hands in the air and say, ‘there’s nothing I can do’.” Yes! THANK YOU Sen. Jill P. Carter Emerita! foxbaltimore.com/news/local/sen…

Read this co-written piece from Jessica Feierman on what the attacks on Maryland’s juvenile justice law get wrong. thebaltimorebanner.com/opinion/commun…

Commentary: Attacks on interrogation law ignore everything we know about children trib.al/hA9sbRD

We need to listen to the voices of the young people who are experiencing the justice system – THAT'S how we can serve them and our communities. Morning Edition thank you for helping these young people tell their stories! npr.org/2023/11/06/120…

“Should Rockville allow 16-17 year-olds to vote in city elections?” 71% of Voters: Nah “I just don’t think they’ve got maturity or knowledge at that age” Reminder that for 30+ offenses, 16-17 year-olds are AUTOMATICALLY charged as adults. marylandmatters.org/2023/11/08/uno…

On this day in 1995, a Princeton professor wrongly predicted that violence in the U.S. would rise dramatically due to an incoming wave of "super-predators," coded language for young, Black males. calendar.eji.org/racial-injusti…

The BPD release feels like a mirror image of much of the local news coverage right now. Kids = <10% of arrests, and Kids = 80% of news stories about crime We can and should be concerned about youth crime without implying that youth are driving crime trends.

IMPORTANT UPDATE! Due to a scheduling conflict and the high number of virtual RSVPs, we are rescheduling our event with Justice Policy Institute & Advance Maryland and making it fully virtual. Get your ticket for the new date now! ⤵️ dontabandonusfilm.eventbrite.com

Happy Hanukkah. Shabbat Shalom. Peace, y’all.

So much of the narrative on youth crime is rooted in the myth that the system is too lenient. Grace's story told the unfortunate truth: the opposite is true, especially for kids of color. Bravo to Michigan for these changes & Grace, Jodi Cohen & ProPublica for sharing the story

Important leadership from Bill Ferguson. We can & should be concerned about safety while insisting on the truth about reforms. “The idea that police officers cannot talk to children when they’re trying to gather facts for a crime — that’s not true. It is just simply not true,”

"Dear lawmakers. Please fix the system. Don't break the child." wbaltv.com/article/juveni…

Come work with me and my amazing colleagues!

Our current methods of #youth #probation are not working, and only lead to higher rates of #recidivism. There is a better way to help kids find a positive outcome. Join us for our four-day certificate program. Learn more: tinyurl.com/TJP-CP

Introducing the amazing speakers for our #CFCC2024Symposium. On. October 1, University of Baltimore School of Law will be full of brilliant and passionate people who want to see #youthjustice work for children, families and communities. Hope that you’ll be one of them. Register here: cfccsymposium2024.my.canva.site

I wrote a holiday song with my brother, and our kiddos recorded it. Check it out on YouTube - like it and share to spread the holiday cheer!!! youtu.be/aB8KKyPqIRY?si… via YouTube