Thursdays in Juvie
Thursdays in Juvie
Podcast Description
Thursdays in Juvie is a personal recollection of stories from inside the walls of the LA County juvenile detention facilities. It is a story about kids who are forgotten and labeled as unfit, hopeless, and unimportant to society. 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. Season 2 coming May 2025.
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Content Themes
The show tackles themes of childhood adversity, transformation, and the healing power of community and art. Topics include personal journeys from incarceration to education, as seen in episodes featuring Merced Velez’s journey through philosophy to graduation, and Miya Reyes’ fight to change her life post-incarceration. The impact of families, friendships, and community support are highlighted throughout the series.
Thursdays in Juvie is a personal recollection of stories from inside the walls of the LA County juvenile detention facilities. It is a story about kids who are forgotten and labeled as unfit, hopeless, and unimportant to society. 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. Season 2 coming May 2025.
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.
00:00 Story from Camp Kenyon Scudder Juvenile Detention
11:30 Merced joins.
13:18 College helped Merced envision a future, learn new things.
15:59 Missing forming long-term friendships due to instability.
19:02 Sharing stories helps people understand and learn.
20:48 How Advot unified diverse individuals; finding peace together.
27:16 How can people support someone’s journey effectively?
30:39 Overcoming adversity: Education and family responsibilities.
35:43 Merced’s goals.
39:24 Stay hopeful; good people exist despite hardships.
41:45 Gratitude begins with listening attentively.
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