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Mario Monteiro Was Incarcerated at 17. Gardening Helped Him Survive 23 Years.

“Each sprout was a quiet victory,” writes the tree steward. “Each harvest was a reminder that even in unexpected places, growth was possible.”

Life Inside • 04.03.2026

This Mix of Therapies Is Helping to Stop Youth Violence in Chicago

A violence prevention program is pairing cognitive behavioral therapy with other support to keep high-risk teens out of jail.

Feature • 06.05.2025

While Youth Detention Numbers Rise, States Begin to Roll Back Reforms

Los Angeles County is one of many places that have struggled to maintain safe conditions for youth and seen reform efforts stall or be abandoned.

Closing Argument • 12.21.2024

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