Best Friends

At age 20, Miya Reyes gave birth to her youngest daughter. Six days later, she was arrested. Facing a life sentence, Miya fought to turn her life around and began a remarkable journey of transformation. Listen to her story. Plus, a weekly anecdote from inside Camp Kenyon Scudder. Thursdays in Juvie is brought to you by Advot. Advot is a nonprofit that uses arts education to empower system-impacted youth. To learn more, visit: https://www.advot.org/ Timestamps: 00:00 "Best Friends", a Story from Camp Kenyon Scudder 03:19 People perceive events differently; perspectives vary. 08:10 Judgment-free support for a better future. 11:06 Miya Reyes joins. 18:16 Impact of community programs 22:42 Learning trust despite past hurts, mutual support. 24:47 Embrace change, equality, and second chances. 29:04 Loving difficult kids makes a difference. 33:47 Listen, understand, and share: compassion changes lives.