Raise the Age: Activism & Awareness
Channel: The Youth Channel
Date: 2016-08-16

Disclaimer: This video was created for educational purposes. The views and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts and/or onscreen talent. An awareness piece on the #RaiseTheAge campaign in New York. This campaign asks state legislators to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 18 from 16 so that children are not placed in adult penitentiaries. The team conducts an interview to Mr.Jean-Pierre La Cour, the Deputy Director of the Community Association of Progressive Dominicans.

Produced during MNN's Youth Media Center Summer Program 2016.


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