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New York is one of two states in the U.S. that charges youth who are 16-18 as adults in the criminal justice system. Brian Lewis, adjunct professor at Eugene Lang College and senior teacher at exalt, which works with young people in the criminal justice system, and arts activist Rasu Jilani will present a weekend-long symposium that includes an academic course, workshops, panel discussions, and arts events that focus on youth in the criminal justice system and the "Raise the Age" campaign.
Thinking Out Loud: Arts Advocacy & Youth in the System will feature a number of artists and activists who work in a variety of disciplines with youth who are caught in the criminal justice system. This symposium is unique because the young people most impacted by the issues- court-involved teens- will share their stories and perspectives with legal professionals, legislators and the public. By sharing their stories, exalt hopes to provoke the imaginations of individuals with the power to enact policies and shape legislation that can ultimately determine the likelihood that young people can pursue educational advancement, professional development, and criminal justice system avoidance, or continue to face a punitive system that incarcerates them, stunts their potential and limits their opportunities.
16 Bars: Youth (Off)ending Justice: A documentary theater piece that shares the stories of youth caught up in the criminal justice system. It will be followed by panel discussions with young people, Hon. Daniel J. O'Donnell of The New York State Assembly, Sonja Okun, founder and former Executive Director of exalt and Vincent Warren, Executive Director of Center for Constitutional Rights. These leading voices on youth and criminal justice will respond to the stories told by exalt's young people and help the public to consider how to push for a more just vision of youth justice in New York.
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WHO: |
Rasu Jilani; social sculptor and art curator, The New Museum
Liza Jessie Peterson; poet, actress, playwright, educator, and activist
Jamal Joseph; Founder of IMPACT Harlem, director, and writer
Hon. Daniel J. O'Donnell; New York State Assembly
Sonja Okun; Founder of exalt
Vincent Warren; Executive Director of Center for Constitutional Rights |
WHEN: |
Friday, September 9th from 6:30-9:00pm at Tishman Auditorium, 63 Fifth Avenue
Saturday, September 10th from 6:00-8:00pm at Alvin Johnson Hall, 66 W. 12th St.
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