The Cradle to Prison Pipeline
Criminal Justice Reform Briefing
The State House | Room 437
September 30, 2025 | 11:00AM
Program
Welcome remarks and 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 Thompson, More Than Words
An Act Regarding Families & Children in Need of Assistance
Julian Washington, Esq., Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee
Senator Robyn Kennedy
Ethan Shamey, More Than Words
Katherine Ramos, 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 Thorne and Jayden Hernandez, More Than Words
