30-Second Short: Our Voices
Did you know that in New York, all 16- and 17-year-olds were automatically charged as adults, for any offense, until the new "Raise the Age" law began
30-Second Short: Record Sealing
Under New York's Raise the Age law, for the first time some people will be eligible to have their records sealed -- opening up opportunity for employm
Social Short: Implementation Matters
New York has passed the "Raise the Age" law, which means that by 2019, 16- and 17-year-olds will no longer be automatically
30-Second Short: New York Needs You Now
Did you know that in New York, all 16- and 17-year-olds were automatically charged as adults, for any offense, until the new "Raise the Age" law began
Social Short: Treating Teens Like Teens
Why is New York's "Raise the Age" law a win for young people? Westchester Children's Association deputy director Allison La
30-Second Short: Paige Pierce on Records
In this #30SecondRTAShort, Paige Pierce of Families Together in New York State gets at the heart of why it's important to not put juveniles "in the pr
30-Second Short: Kate Rubin on Parental Notification
Policy director of Youth Represent, Kate Rubin, explains how once #RaisetheAgeNY goes into effect, parents will be notified of any arrests of their 16
30-Second Short: Jim St. Germain on Engagement
In this #30SecondRTAShort, activist and author Jim St. Germain (Stone of Hope, 2011) explains why community engagement is crucial for effective justic
Short: Chief Johansen on Second Chances
Chief Johansen of the Peekskill Police force talks about the importance of giving juveniles a chance to reclaim the rest of their lives after a mistak
Short: Charles Nunez on Second Chances
Charles Nunez of Youth Represent talks about the importance of second chances, and learning from mistakes.
30-Second Short: Charles Nunez on Record Sealing
Under New York State's new "Raise the Age" law, for the first time ever, some people will be eligible to have their criminal records sealed. In this #
30-Second Short: Brad Hansen on Impact
Brad Hansen of Families Together in New York State talks about the impact of #RaisetheAgeNY on juvenile justice.