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Why 1 of the Jena 6 Is Now Speaking Out Against Juvenile Justice Spending
By Carimah Townes As a member of the “Jena 6,” Theo Shaw was imprisoned for seven months without adequate legal counsel. Now, Shaw is emerging as a vocal opponent to a proposal to inject another $3.5 million into the juvenile … Continue reading
Parents of a First-Grader Are Suing a New Orleans School for Handcuffing Their 6-Year-Old
Is there anything a 6-year-old first grader can do that warrants handcuffs? When I was in first grade punishment consisted of standing in the back of the classroom and maybe doing a light calisthenics while in the back of the classroom. This … Continue reading