This lunch talk aims to expose the audience to the critical issues affecting adolescents and youth in the criminal justice system in the United States, especially with regard to fair hearings and sentencing. The statistics show that youth from minority demographics are disproportionately affected by the workings of the criminal justice system and have very little by means of resources or counsel to navigate the system. Most importantly, our speakers will share their practical experiences of familial and developmental backgrounds of these children and explain the vicious home-to-prison cycle that they appear to be trapped in.

This program is organized by BLSA and Child Law Society.  Diversity Month is sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students.