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Centering the Perspectives and Strengths of Youth and Communities Impacted by the Justice System

Wed, Nov 13, 9:30 to 10:50am, Salon 11 - Lower B2 Level

Session Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel

Abstract/Description

Adolescence offers critical opportunities for positive youth development (PYD) and thriving, which are threatened by youth justice involvement and incarceration. American Indian, Black, and Latine youth are overexposed to police contact and aggressive policing. Once detained, youth are disconnected from developmental resources and supports (e.g., school, work, friends, family), harming their mental health, relationships, and wellbeing. Our panel highlights how developmental science can be used to promote equitable thriving for detained youth, formerly detained youth, and youth who are likely to be detained in the future. We juxtapose three studies that build evidence on PYD during justice contact, while exploring alternative strategies for attaining accountability and growth. Our panel applies a developmental lens to emphasize the humanity of youth, leveraging strengths-based approaches and measures, and elevating the voices of impacted youth and communities in the process.

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