Just Kids: The Automatic Prosecution of Youth as Adults
Film screening & discussion - CSJ event rescheduled!
Monday, March 10, 2014 · 7 - 9 PM
By law youth as young as 14 charged with certain crimes will be automatically sent to the adult criminal justice system based solely on age and offense. Join Just Kids and Critical Social Justice on Monday, March 10th at 7pm in UC 310 to learn how the consequences of the push to “get tough on crime” have impacted some of the most vulnerable members of our communities.
Following the screening of their new documentary The Truth About Our Youth, Just Kids Youth Leaders Kevin J. and Richard R., and Assistant Youth Organizer Jabriera H. will share their personal stories to bring statistics to life and dispel misconceptions about youth who are charged as adults. The discussion and Q+A with youth from the film as well as experts in the field of juvenile justice will give attendees an opportunity to add their voices to the statewide conversation about this critically important issue through multiple advocacy methods.