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Efforts to improve access to college education for youth in detention

4:24:46

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71 sec

Council Member Althea V. Stevens discusses her recent visit to a detention facility and her immediate actions to address concerns raised by a young person regarding access to college education.

  • Stevens met with Councilmember Joseph and Councilmember Nurse at a facility (likely Crossroads)
  • A young person at the facility expressed challenges with accessing college education
  • Stevens has already contacted the chair of higher education to address this issue
  • Plans are underway to meet with CUNY and involve ACS to improve educational opportunities for detained youth
  • The Council Member emphasizes her commitment to listening to and acting on the concerns of young people in detention