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Barriers Beyond Bars: The Unseen Distance in Juvenile Homes

A note from JALDI's field research and justice innovation work.

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Barriers Beyond Bars: The Unseen Distance in Juvenile Homes

In this piece, the author reflects on an eye-opening experience inside a juvenile home, questioning the gap between the rehabilitative ideals of juvenile justice laws and the harsh, impersonal realities faced by children in the system.