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The ADVOCACY.Foundation, Inc.

Preparing Individuals, Organizations & Communities

to Achieve Their Full Potential

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No JJDPA Protection

No JJDPA Protection

Juveniles incarcerated as adults are NOT protected by the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). http://bit.ly/2i13W2q ...

No Financial Aid

No Financial Aid

Youth sentenced as adults can be barred from receiving student financial aid. http://bit.ly/2i13W2q #advocacyfoundation

Recidivism

Recidivism

Youth transferred from juvenile to adult court are 34% more likely to recidivate. http://bit.ly/2i13W2q #advocacyfoundation

Juveniles Tried as Adults

Juveniles Tried as Adults

In addition to the 1.7M juvenile cases per year, 250k more are also tried as adults. http://bit.ly/2zqEwX6 #advocacyfoundation

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Recidivism Adds Around $7.034 Billion to The Annual Costs for Youth Confinement in The U.S.

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Juvenile Confinement Should Be A Last Resort

Juvenile Detention Actually INCREASES the Risk of Recidivism

Not All Difficulties Are Negative

Dyslexia Can Lead To Success

Core-Values of the Majority May Not Be the Same for the Minority

Incarcerated Youth Are far More Likely to Re-Offend

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