The article highlights the brutal death of 22-year-old Messiah Nantwi at the hands of correctional officers, calling for a shift in response to youth violence and incarceration. It critiques the tendency to resort to punitive measures following high-profile tragedies instead of investing in long-term solutions. The proposed NY State Assembly Bill 2025-A767 establishes a Youth Justice Innovation Fund, aimed at funding community organizations to prevent arrests and foster youth development. The narrative reflects on the repercussions of legacy policies promoting incarceration without addressing underlying issues facing at-risk youth.
At age 16, Messiah Nantwi was a hopeful, soft-spoken, intelligent teenager who devoured books and had a sparkle in his eyes.
The vile, brutal beating death of 22-year-old Messiah Nantwi by officers at Mid-State Correctional Facility must catalyze a very different and courageous response.
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