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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

‘Alarmed’: What Happens When Juvenile Detention Centers Don’t Have Enough Staff

From California to New York, juvenile detention systems struggle to protect the youth they house.

Closing Argument • 02.21.2026

‘Substantial Risk’: Mohican Young Star Academy Admissions Suspended as State Investigates

Weeks after The Marshall Project - Cleveland found escalating violence, Ohio’s embattled youth treatment center is once again facing scrutiny.

Cleveland • 12.05.2025

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