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…when we take into account the level of poverty, kids don’t commit crimes at a higher rate than adults. Take a few seconds and read the previous sentence again. 

A discussion of Santa Cruz County’s low use of incarceration, unique offender demographic, and what is needed for a tailored approach to local crime.

Diversion programs for youth offenders are blooming within area jurisdictions and are having a positive impact on the criminal justice system and on society, some officials and other experts said.

On May 13, 2013: Formerly Incarcerated People’s Quest for Democracy Legislative Briefing on polices that impact the ability of formerly incarcerated people to fully participate in society.

Mike Males asserts that young people are politically vulnerable and scapegoated when it comes to gun control laws. Listen to the discussion on HuffPost Live.