#juvenile in justice

[fabiansteinhauer]

[alwaysbewoke]

On March 5th, 1959, 69 African American boys, ages 13 to 17, were padlocked in their dormitory for the night at the Negro Boys Industrial School in Wrightsville. Around 4 a.m., a fire mysteriously ignited, forcing the boys to fight and claw their way out of the burning building. The old, run-down, & low-funded facility, just 15 minutes south of Little Rock, housed 69 teens from ages 13-17. Most were either homeless or incarcerated for petty crimes such as doing pranks. 48 boys managed to escape the fire. The doors were locked from the outside and fire mysteriously ignited on a cold, wet morning, following earlier thunderstorms in the same area of rural Pulaski County. The horrific event brought attention to the deplorable conditions in which the boys lived. The boys all slept in a space barely big enough for them to move around & theyre one foot apart from one another & their bathroom was a bucket at the corner where they had to defecate in. In an ironic twist, the land in which the school stood is now the Arkansas Department of Correction Facility Wrightsville Unit. In 2019 a plaque was finally placed after 60 years.

PURE EVIL!!! MY GOD!!

[fridayvelvet]

Kim Hye Soo for Vogue

[nonsenseofyesteryear]

thinking about how juvenile detention made everyone in the vicious generation worse, and how they're probably all bonded by the shared trauma of incarceration in a way that most of them probably don't even consciously realize and would definitely never admit to even if they did.

[the-genius-az]

Today I finished (again) "Juvenile Justice", and it would be great to see Azula as a judge punishing young delinquents.

[hwarintide]

November Viewing Log

Yeah, I know it’s the end of the year, but I went ahead and started this side blog, complete with a section for my monthly watchlist anyway. I wanted a space where I could jot down quick thoughts on what I’m currently watching (and loving).

Currently Watching

The Tale of Lady Ok (🇰🇷) – After finishing the incredible Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born, I had this huge urge to watch another sageuk. I was so happy to find something new that’s so well-made. Even after just two episodes, the plot had me hooked — stories about the struggles of the lower class in historical settings always grab my attention, and this one doesn’t hold back. By the end of episode two, I found myself thinking about how the main character, ironically, might’ve been “freer” when she was enslaved. Once her status changed to something noble, she became bound by duties to others.

When the Phone Rings (🇰🇷) – Everyone’s obsessed with this show, and yep, count me in. It’s such a breath of fresh air at the end of a not-so-great k-drama year — a story about adults (with not-so-adult decisions haha), wrapped in a darker, sensual tone. The characters are flawed, complicated, and just so interesting to watch.

Fangs of Fortune (🇨🇳) – Total newbie to c-dramas here. I’ve only seen a couple of modern ones, and this is my first wuxia. But wow, I’m obsessed already. The plot is promising, the action scenes are amazing, and the sets and costumes? Chef’s kiss. Even though I’m usually neutral about fantasy, this show is winning me over.

Revenge of Others (🇰🇷) – Honestly, I started watching this solely because Shin Ye Eun is in the lead role. Normally, I avoid school dramas, but the thriller angle pulled me in. Plus, Shin Ye Eun is just (always) wonderful, so I’m sticking with it.

Watched

Juvenile Justice (🇰🇷) – I started this one back in 2023 but put it on hold for a while. The overall vibe was good, but I needed the right mood for such heavy themes like juvenile crime and cruelty. I came back to it this year and finished it — and I don’t regret it. It’s such a well-made show that dives deep into the law and intertwines the cases with the lead’s own tragic backstory. The acting was memorable, and I’d love to see a second season.

Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born (🇰🇷) – Probably my favorite drama of the year. I cried so much — literally had tissues ready for every episode. It had everything I love: a historical context about women’s theater (a topic I didn’t know much about before), my favorite Kim Tae Ri in the lead, the equally amazing Shin Ye Eun and Ra Mi Ran, an almost entirely female cast, and a story that’s deeply emotional. The theater performances were so captivating I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen. Honestly, I’m shocked it didn’t get more love from international fans, though it was well-received in Korea.

Love in the Big City (🇰🇷) – The book this is based on was one of the first I read in Korean. I remember it as a beautifully written, honest, and realistic story, so of course, I had to watch the adaptation. And it didn’t disappoint.

The Trunk (🇰🇷) – Honestly, I found this pretty boring. It felt like the creators were trying to hint at some deeper meaning behind a simple story, but it didn’t land. It could’ve been a decent movie, but as a series, it felt empty and dragged out. That said, the house design was memorable, and the OST was nice.

Mr. Plankton (🇰🇷) – At one point while watching it, I was borderline obsessed, but looking back with a cooler head, I think it was just Woo Do Hwan and Oh Jung Se pulling me in. I love their acting styles and delivery. The plot, though? All over the place. In theory, it could’ve been a cool modern take on some classic Korean folktale about a morally gray lower-class antihero kidnapping a poor girl from a noble family. But it feels like Netflix tried to cram every melodramatic trope into one series to appeal to everyone — and, honestly, “for everyone” often ends up being “for no one.” Still, I don’t regret watching it.

What Comes after Love (🇰🇷🇯🇵) – I’m also studying Japanese, so I was intrigued by the setting involving both Japan and Korea, with characters speaking both languages. It’s a classic love story about unspoken feelings and how emotions change over time. The ending felt quite logical.

Beyond Goodbye (🇯🇵) – I watched this right after What Comes after Love because of Sakaguchi Kentaro. It might be your typical Japanese drama about reincarnation and fated connections, but it was beautifully shot and well-acted, so I’m happy with it.

Queen of Tears (🇰🇷) – I started this as it aired but dropped it, and honestly, I probably should’ve left it there. There was no chemistry between the leads (even though I like their acting individually), and the makjang elements couldn’t even justify the plot holes. Yet another case of trying to throw in every possible trope and failing to tie it all together.

The Frog (🇰🇷) – Should’ve dropped this after episode two. But I stuck with it for you, my dear Go Min Si.

Gangnam B-Side (🇰🇷) – It felt like a spin-off of The Worst of Evil set in modern-day Gangnam — and I’m not even complaining. The Worst of Evil was my highlight last year, and while Gangnam B-Side isn’t as cohesive, it’s worth it for those standout scenes with Ji Chang Wook and Bibi.

[thenoonachronicles]

A mini reunion for Juvenile Justice, Weak Hero Class 1 and Duty After School cast Lee Yeon and Kim Sugyeom

[gaykarstaagforever]

"The system has failed these kids."

You underfund it, don't provide adequate oversight, overwork and ignore the people employed there, and then when it all breaks down, you use it as proof that the kids you threw into it are inherently evil and should have their civil rights and any sensible expectation of mercy thrown away.

It doesn't sound like the system is failing. It sounds like you engineered it perfectly to destroy the poverty-stricken children you have no use for.

[tozsoss]

Judge sim from juvenile justice as tarot cards:

"We need to show them how scary the law is. We need to teach them that there are consequences when they harm others."

"There’s only one reason why I locked you up. To make you stand trial. I want to show you that the abuser will be locked up, not the victim. That the victim will get to stay home, and the perpetrator will be punished. I will show you that."

[wat3rm370n]

The guy already had clemency since the start of the pandemic.

https://www.citizensvoice.com/2024/12/12/biden-commutes-sentence-for-kids-for-cash-judge/

The guy was already on home confinement instead of prison after being granted that to avoid covid in 2020.

If you're looking for a Biden pardon to criticize - granting this judge clemency is maybe worth more attention than Hunter Biden (who would've just been a red herring focus for the next 4 years at least if they were able to do all these show trials.)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Scranton/comments/1hcvbzv/biden_commutes_sentence_for_kidsforcash_judge/

The Kids for Cash scandal was one of the most horrendous corruption debacles in Pennsylvania, and there have been many!

There was a documentary about it:

https://senartfilms.com/kids-for-cash/

https://jlc.org/luzerne-kids-cash-scandal

And if what this guy did is no longer against the law, then our country has already sunk so much farther into a corrupt autocracy than any of us realize.

[fabiansteinhauer]

Bildsätze

1.

Wie forensic architecture oder manche (Rechts-) Beraterinnen in den communidades und favelas von Recife, so arbeitet auch Richard Ross an einer Stelle, an der offensichtlich ist, dass das Recht eigenschaftsfrei, Ersatz und austauschbar ist. Manchmal ist es sinnvoller, auf einen anderen Kanal zu setzen. Die Beraterinnen in Recife, etwa de Brito, von der ich das alles erfahren habe, setzen ausgefeilt auf ausgefeilte Alternativen, weil die Nebenwirkung jeder rechtlichen Lösung mindestens das gleiche Gewicht an Unrecht mitschleppt. Statt sich Rechtsanwältin zu nennen, nennt man sich lieber Beraterin oder helfende Hand. Schon von sich selbst als Mediator zu sprechen ist in Verhältnissen, in denen almoça sem balança zur stehenden Formulierung für fast alles, nicht nur für das Mittagessen, wurde, zuviel. Gesellschaften ohne Zentren habe nicht eine Mitte, in ihnen ist alles mitten im Leben, das ist Teil dessen, was man als maßlos wahrnimmt. Das sind Gesellschaften, in denen man auch mit denen kooperieren muss, mit denen man nichts als Probleme teilt, jede Teilung also keine Ruhestätte hat. Die Verhältnisse sind weder schön noch wahr noch gut, auch wenn alles davon in Verhältnissen und dann sogar im Überfluss und massenhaft vorkommt. Nur ist so etwas wie Wahrheit eben nichts und niemandem reservierbar. Auch hier stellen sich Maße ein, mehr oder weniger spontan, immer unbeständig.

2.

Ross berät zwar über keine Alternativen. Umso schärfer zeigt er das Eigenschaftsfreie, den Ersatz und das Austauschbare, die allesamt Recht sind. Er fotografiert Institutionen, unter anderem Jugendliche in Gefängnissen, Straf- und Besserungsanstalten. Er zeigt, was man davon haben kann, wenn man Recht behält. Bilder wie Schriftsätze, das sind Bildsätze. Ein Schriftsatz sagt mehr als tausend Worte, nicht immer, aber das kann er leicht. Bildsätze schaffen das auch.

Vielleicht gibt es die Stellen, an den das Recht eigen ist und kein Ersatz und nicht austauschbar. Bin mir nur gerade nicht sicher, welche Stellen das wo und wann sein sollen. In der Anwaltskanzlei, in der ich fast vier Jahre gearbeitet habe, hieß der weise Spruch gegenüber Mandanten immer: Es ist so, als kämen sie mit einem Grillhähnchen zum Arzt.

3.

Die Stellen, an denen Ross arbeitet, können als Einzelfälle, als Ausnahmen, als Symptome oder als repräsentativ betrachtet werden. In polaren Verhältnissen können sie alles das sein, wie Stadien einer Bewegung, die so kreist wie die Säuglinge, die saugen wollen, die also vage und doch präzise ist. Wie Saisons oder wie Phasen können diese Stelle vom Einzelfall bis zur Repräsentation alle betrachtbaren Erscheinungsformen annehmen. An solchen Stellen ist der anthropologische Geiz ausspielbar, sprich: man kann sagen, andere Gesellschaften, seien es die Amerikaner oder die Russen, die Unzivilisierten oder die Barbaren, die Muslime oder die Ostdeutschen, die Christen oder die Atheisten, die Juden oder die Chinesen würden so mit Kindern und Jugendlichen umgehen.

Und immer kommen solche Stellen vor, wie Kreuzungen. In Rostov am Don sterben Leute im Gefängnis, in Paris werden sie auf der Straße erschossen. Oury Jalloh verbrennt hier, jemand anders woanders. Es ist zu jederzeit und an jedem Ort möglich, das Richtige zu tun und das Falsche zu unterlassen. Das Problem ist, dass was schief geht. Dafür braucht man diagonale Wissenschaften.

[madlymine]

watched Juvenile Justice Ep. 5/10

“Guardian education sessions will be held at the facilities where your children will be staying, so make sure you attend them and see how they are.

Children don’t grow up alone.

They have been sentenced today, but the weight of their crimes must be felt by their parents and guardians as well.”

2 years ago

[forensicfield]

Juvenile Justice: Psychological Tools for Assessing Young Offenders

Psychological assessments are an integral part of the juvenile justice system. These assessments are helpful to the courts in making informed decisions throughout various stages of juvenile cases, including.. written by Prashansa Tripathi #forensics

Continue reading Juvenile Justice: Psychological Tools for Assessing Young Offenders

[youknowihavenochingu]

More 2022 kdramas to watch

Revenge of Others

Juvenile Justice

Eve

Blueming

Love All Play

The Sound Of Magic

Once Upon A Small Town

The Fabulous

Mimicus

Dear M

[majaurukalo]

Let’s talk about looks.

I have rheumatoid arthritis and because of that I have this kind of eternal baby face/moon face usually associated with juvenile arthritis. Plus, I am very short.

I am also 29 years old and don’t show it. People are always eager to remind me when I tell them my age. They assume I am in my early 20s or even a teenager.

Now, someone might think that I am complaining about something nonsense because who in their right mind would complain about looking younger? Our society has internalised that being young or looking young is something good and positive, whereas looking old or - God forbid! - looking older than your actual age is horrible and should be avoided. I don’t have to say how that’s wrong but we’ll leave it to another post.

Tell me what you want but I hate it when people point out to me that I look younger than my age. Not because I think that being a teen or in early 20s is bad or anything, but because my younger appearance is related to my illness and not to genetics or the way nature shaped me. And I am always reminded of that and how people perceive me because of that.

Also, there’s always a difference between how people treat a grown up and a teen/very young person. I always fear that people won’t take me serious, that they will condescend me, think that I am naive and inexperienced because they think “I’m too young”. Not that it is correct to do that even to actual teens and young people, but it’s what some people do. Heck, I also worry that they’d ask me for my ID when I buy alcohol.

Make-up serves me to try to look a bit older.

Now, I know I still belong to the young side, but I am also a full grown adult (I surpassed the 25 threshold, the age when your brain finishes developing), I am a mature and responsible person who had some life experience and is not totally clueless.

So what I wanted to express is: can we please stop making comments about people’s looks? I don’t care if you think that looking young is a compliment. For some it might be, but still, don’t do that because you never know someone else’s story. I don’t care about looking young, I don’t smile when you tell me so.

There are plenty of stuff you can compliment me on. For example, I think I have a dope sense of style.

Thanks.

[stardew-bajablast]

TW: sexual abuse

95 people are involved in this lawsuit. 95 children were subjected to decades of systematic sexual violence and physical abuse at the hands of those who had been entrusted with their care

and those are just the ones who are suing. there are certainly more.

ABOLISH THE POLICE

ABOLISH PRISONS