Youth prisons are closing across the U.S. and getting a second life
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The Peninsula redevelopment in the Bronx, funded at $300 million, signifies a transformative approach to reusing former juvenile detention sites, emphasizing community benefit and healing.
Mayor Eric Adams reflected on his youthful experiences in the Spofford Juvenile Detention Center, highlighting the painful history of the site and the need for a redemptive transformation.
Nicole D. Porter advocates that repurposing closed detention centers into community assets is not only possible but crucial for reimagining the future of such facilities.
In Beaumont, Texas, the Dream Center exemplifies successful repurposing of juvenile detention facilities, providing a vibrant hub for nonprofit services in the community.
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