ScottPod: Episode 1 - Racism in Juvenile Detention

VOX ATL

In this episode, Kevin delves into the racial disparities within juvenile detention systems in Atlanta. Highlighting statistics from the Sentencing Project and SOE Online American Education, Kevin addresses the disproportionate impact on Black youth, including a personal story from Loganville Middle School. The episode also features an interview with Joshua Collins, a juvenile justice practitioner, discussing systemic racism and its effects on youth rehabilitation. The conversation emphasizes the need for increased federal accountability to ensure fair treatment and access to resources for all youth, regardless of race. Music Credit: The Dark Background by Arteta