The Campaign for Youth Justice is focused on ending the practice of prosecuting, sentencing, and incarcerating youth under the age of 18 in the adult criminal justice system. The Voices of Youth Justice podcast is intended to uplift the stories of youth who have been charged as adults or spent time in adult facilities and their families. This podcast seeks to educate those who believe youth should not be subjected to adult incarceration. Voices will include formerly incarcerated youth, experts on juvenile justice reform, and others who have come into contact with the system. Join us to learn about their experiences and how you can take action.
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The Campaign for Youth Justice is focused on ending the practice of prosecuting, sentencing, and incarcerating youth under the age of 18 in the adult criminal justice system. The Voices of Youth Justice podcast is intended to uplift the stories of youth who have been charged as adults or spent time in adult facilities and their families. This podcast seeks to educate those who believe youth should not be subjected to adult incarceration. Voices will include formerly incarcerated youth, experts on juvenile justice reform, and others who have come into contact with the system. Join us to learn about their experiences and how you can take action.
Jose Flores: My Experience As A Youth In The Adult System
Voices of Youth Justice
6 years ago
Jose Flores: My Experience As A Youth In The Adult System
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we get to hear the story of Jose Flores. After being incarcerated in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for almost 13 years, and participating and completing the In-Prison Therapeutic Community program at the Kyle Unit in Kyle, TX, Jose Flores began his journey to become a licensed chemical dependency counselor in the state of Texas. He currently works as a Youth Justice Policy Analyst with the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition. In this podcast he shares is experience as a youth in the adult system.
Voices of Youth Justice
The Campaign for Youth Justice is focused on ending the practice of prosecuting, sentencing, and incarcerating youth under the age of 18 in the adult criminal justice system. The Voices of Youth Justice podcast is intended to uplift the stories of youth who have been charged as adults or spent time in adult facilities and their families. This podcast seeks to educate those who believe youth should not be subjected to adult incarceration. Voices will include formerly incarcerated youth, experts on juvenile justice reform, and others who have come into contact with the system. Join us to learn about their experiences and how you can take action.
