"I don't have a dad. He’s locked up."
Blog, Juveniles, Transitioned, Youth Storiesrichard rossdrugs, EM, girls, meth, school, sexual abuse, TB, 2016
"I’m not allowed to see my biological mom, but I know her telephone number by heart."
Blog, Juveniles, Transitioned, Youth Storiesrichard rossdrugs, fight, girls, kids, meth, parole, school, unit, 2016
"I ran away because my boyfriend pressured me."
"I lost my freedom in detention!"
Blog, Features, Guest Post, The Good News, Transitionedrichard rossfather, fight, gay, girls, Jose Vidrio, mother, staff, time, 2016
"I am very happy with my life now."
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PBS Photo Essay: Life inside a juvenile detention center for girls
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Too many girls are locked up to keep them 'safe’
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"Because I’m the new girl"
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A.S, age 17, Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility, Kailua, HI
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