Advocates Want Michigan to Change Its Juvenile Justice Policies

MichMash Politics

English - August 07, 2020 19:19 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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The story of a teenage girl from Oakland County who was sent to a juvenile detention facility for not doing her schoolwork has captured national attention. MichMash hosts Jake Neher and Cheyna Roth talk about the unique ways Michigan treats young people in the justice system, and why activists are calling for change.