Thursdays in Juvie
At 15, Merced Velez was incarcerated. In a few months, she’ll graduate from Cal State Pomona with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Politics.
In this episode of "Thursdays in Juvie," Naomi Ackerman speaks with Merced about her transformative journey. They discuss Merced’s involvement in theater and how it played a crucial role in her personal development. Plus, a weekly anecdote from inside Camp Kenyon Scudder.
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Thursdays in Juvie tells the story of youth incarcerated in Los Angeles County probation detention facilities. Their stories teach us how to find beauty in unexpected places. Thursdays in Juvie is about the importance of love, the effect of kindness, and the power of art to create change.