Talia Moreno from Bridgemakers is a 21 year old creator with skills and experience in graphic design. The Graffiti concept has been something that appears to be some form of vandalization and here we see an example where this has an actual positive impact on the community.

Bridgemakers is having another event working towards correcting middle school to prison pipeline. If you can share this within your circles and try to attend if possible. eventbrite.com/e/460374210657

In partnership with Legal Rights Center and End Youth Prisons MN, the #NoKidsInPrison exhibition opens in the Twin Cities THIS WEEKEND! The interactive exhibition features almost 10 years worth of collaborations with youth directly impacted by incarceration nationwide.

Although carjackings and vehicle thefts make headlines frequently, we seldom hear from young people about why they engage in such activities. The #NoKidsInPrison Exhibition presents an opportunity to listen and understand their reasons. Visit the exhibition to learn more.

Have you seen a Freedom Constellations billboard around the Twin Cities?! Find the cross-streets of a billboard near you on our website: legalrightscenter.org/nokidsinprison/ Tag us when you find one!

We were fortunate to have Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty attend the #NoKidsInPrison Exhibition! Mary elaborated on her responsibilities as County Attorney & how incarceration affects youth. She also outlined her office's approach to tackling this problem. Thank you Mary!

Amazing exhibit by End Youth Prisons MN Legal Rights Center at The Black Youth Healing Arts Center #ChangeIsHERE we are the change‼️ #MizzMercedez #YoKidzFavoriteTeacher

The #NoKidsInPrison traveling art installation highlights artwork from several cities across the U.S. along the theme of abolishing youth imprisonment; including art inspired by youth incarceration in Minneapolis driven by Target Corp. Story & Video: unicornriot.ninja/2023/nokidsinp…

Access to counsel should not be a barrier determining whether or not youth languish in detention pending trial. System involved youth deserve representation, and wrap around care close to home in their communities. Prison is no place for kids. themarshallproject.org/2024/01/11/juv…

A massive new investigation has tied the biggest corporations in America — from Coca-Cola to McDonald's to Walmart — to prison labor. Some prisoners have 30% of their wages taken by the state for room and board, even though they're paid less than $3/hr. apnews.com/article/prison…

A new lawsuit alleges a “culture of abuse” at the Jamesburg New Jersey Training School. apnews.com/article/new-je…