“I think I committed my first crime when I was 9. I was a robbery lookout. I’m probably in here because my mom is single and lives outside the city for work. I’m in elementary school. I think I have to follow up about getting my ankle monitor.”
— (Child on the left) L.S., Age 11
“I’m from Harlem. I’ve been here for about a month. I should be getting out in about two more months. I was on lockdown before in a voluntary non-open campus.”
— (Child on the right) S.Q., Age 16

These two boys read to pre-schoolers that come on a few times a year. They have something expected of them---to TEACH as well as learn.

 

Data from nokidsinprison.org