The Cradle to Prison Pipeline

Criminal Justice Reform Briefing

The State House | Room 437

September 30, 2025 | 11:00AM

Program

Introductions

Welcome remarks

Overview of the Cradle to Prison Pipeline

  • Leon Smith, Esq., Citizens for Juvenile Justice

Bill of Rights for Children in Foster Care

  • Kate Nemens, Esq., Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee

  • Reese, More Than Words

An Act Regarding Families & Children in Need of Assistance

  • Julian Washington, Esq., Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee

  • Senator Robyn Kennedy

  • Ethan, More Than Words

  • Katherine, Enlace de Familias Family Resource Center

 An Act Promoting Diversion of Juveniles to Community Supervision and Services

  • Leon Smith, Esq., Citizens for Juvenile Justice

  • Cece and Jayden, More Than Words

Q&A and call to action