so thankful for the incredible partnerships that listened so thoughtfully to research showing what kinds of structural changes are needed to really advance equity in youth justice and made this very important thing possible ❤️ latimes.com/california/sto…

Wow. Another world is possible. 🌺

🎉 It's July 1st - we're celebrating the launch of the new @lacyouthdev and all the youth leaders whose advocacy made this possible! L.A. County Launches Youth Development Department to Deter Crime - The Imprint imprintnews.org/justice/juveni…

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this is the energy im trying to match

There's a remarkable shift underway in LA County's juvenile justice system, and young people are leading the charge. Hear them: kcrw.com/news/shows/gre…

Let’s get back on AIM?

2023 energy

finally listening to this brilliant story from @jduffyrice—am immediately hooked and so thankful. couldn’t recommend more for anyone interested in “how we treat children accused of crimes” and the impact of the systems we build podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unr…

heartbroken and furious at this country’s horrific, shameful, ridiculous failure to prevent gun violence

Australia, Britain, Canada, and other countries have enacted reforms that turned mass shootings into rare, aberrational events rather than everyday occurrences. nyer.cm/XkIvNrc

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Feeling self-actualized

May is mental health awareness month & we’re reflecting on what impacts youth mental health 💭 From individual stress to social pressures / barriers, understanding these levels & centering young people is key to meaningful support for youth mental health @hhsgov U.S. Surgeon General

We all want a world where young people can realize their potential, even when they make mistakes. Learn more about the history & evidence behind Los Angeles County's Youth Diversion & Development model by watching this video from our partners Annie E. Casey Foundation 📽️ youtu.be/WDasc376Z3o

“An immediate, long-lasting humanitarian ceasefire is the only way to end the killing and injuring of children.” Full statement on Gaza by Adele Khodr: unicef.org/press-releases…