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May 28, 2019
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Breaking the Cycle of Incarceration for Women
Vonya Quarles survived what she calls “generational incarceration” — as a granddaughter, daughter, and mother of incarcerated people. During her young adult life, Vonya experienced addiction, homelessness, and subsequent time in prison. Like many others,…
Vonya’s Case
July 2, 2019
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Trauma Informed Services to End Mass Incarceration
Sammy A. Nuñez was born into deep poverty in an abusive household. One of his earliest memories includes waking up to his mother’s blood dripping on his face as his step father beat her. This life…
Sammy's Case
July 2, 2019
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Why Does the U.S. Prosecute and Incarcerate Children as Adults?
At the age of 15, Frankie Guzman was arrested for robbery. He had no prior criminal record. Frankie’s friend, a young person of 16, was arrested with him and, with one prior arrest on his record (for…
Frankie's Case