#3 - Creating a Children-First Mindset in Policy and Society with Adam Benforado

In this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with law professor Adam Benforado about the lack of attention paid to children in the policymaking process. Benforado, who focuses on criminal justice and children’s rights, argues that many of the societal problems we see all around us - incarceration, homelessness — are prevented most effectively by investing in our children. For the U.S. to remain competitive and produce healthy, happy, and thriving adults, Benforado believes we must prioritize the well-being of our youth.  Benforado explains that American society has gone backwards on children’s rights. We haven’t made the same progress as our peer nations on leading causes of childhood death, like gun and automobile safety, which jeopardizes the well-being and security of our youth as well as our nation.  Learn more about children's rights:  Book: A Minor Revolution: How Prioritizing Kids Benefits Us All, By Adam Benforado  Book Review: A Minor Revolution Proposes Improving the Rights of Children By Bruce Lesley Article: 'Two Little Texans' in Thick of Textbook Battle for Young Minds, By Dan Balz  Be sure to check out Adam Benferado’s website and follow on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.  To join the conversation, follow First Focus on Children on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Connect with our hosts and tell us what you would like to hear on the podcast at:   Email: [email protected] Twitter: @SpeakingOfKids @BruceLesley and @First_Focus   And please rate and review this podcast and share it with friends and family. Want to be a voice for kids? Become an Ambassador for Children here. Connect with First Focus Campaign for Children for easy training on how to be a powerful advocate for children. Please consider donating to First Focus on Children here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.