Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
"Peer pressure" is normally thought of negatively. But some courts are exploiting it. Using teens to prosecute teens. Or as juries or even judges. Our Urban Institute series continues, with a look at cities using teen courts to combat youth crime.
Guests
- Jeff Butts Senior Research Associate, Urban Institute
- Angie Battaglia Supervisor, Community Services Division of the Maricopa County Juvenile Court
- Jose Rodriguez Judge in the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida in Orlando, FL
- Joshua Lopez Teen juror, Time Dollar Youth Court in Washington, DC
- Leroy Davis Court officer, Red Hook Justice Center in Brooklyn, NY
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