Banking For The Future
As a transgender male, I feel like I’m giving up my chance of ever having kids.
Journalism
Hungry For Family Time
When I was younger, there was no problem that a hot meal and a long chat with my parents couldn’t solve. Problem is, now I can’t seem to get their attention.
The Smart Girl
In less than a month, Soraya Shockley will leave for college. The new phase of her life holds promise, and some dread.
Unlocked: The Understaffing Of Juvenile Hall
Staffing shortages are contributing to more fighting among inmates and use of force by guards inside one juvenile hall, where budgets and overtime are on the rise.
Unlocked: Juvenile Probation Reformed
Back in 2000, Wayne County made some major changes to its juvenile probation system, making the program more therapeutic. Before reforms in Wayne County, the recidivism rate for juveniles was about six in ten kids. Now the recidivism rate is low — holding steady at around 16 percent.
Unlocked: From Probation to Incarceration
In recent years, Alameda country’s incarcerated juvenile population dropped by half. Now, instead of using detention centers that remove kids from their homes, judges are ordering young offenders into the probation system. But the system presents hidden challenges.
Unlocked: An Investigation Into Juvenile Incarceration and its Alternatives
Reported over four months, Unlocked is a three-part investigation into alternatives to juvenile incarceration–both model programs and cases that raise serious concerns. From Alameda County in San Francisco’s East Bay, to Wayne County, Michigan, Youth Radio reveals how moves away from juvenile incarceration are affecting youth and the system.
‘Betting On Our Future’: A Young Gambler’s Story
By: Media Arts Center San Diego A young man who struggled with a gambling addiction tells his story; starting out…
Cleanliness Is A Cultural Construct
How often should you shower? If you ask my English Mom’s side of the family, twice a day is reasonable.…