Episode 28: Beyond the Walls: Youth Voices on Hope, Healing, and Change in Juvenile Justice w/ Marshall Mansfield & Jordan Lyle

Welcome back to "What I Know Now," a podcast by The Delta Project where real stories spark real change. In this episode, host Cole Williams sits down with guests Marshall Mansfield, Nick Williams, and Jordan Lyle to pull back the curtain on life inside Michigan's juvenile justice system.As young men who’ve experienced detention firsthand, our guests speak candidly about what it’s like to walk into a facility, the impact of simple kindness from staff, and the lifelong effects of being treated as less than human. They share how trauma, loss, and labels can follow youth long after release—and what true support and mentorship look like for someone coming home and trying to break old cycles.If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to have hope in tough circumstances, what is lost in those years behind the wall, and how crucial youth voices are in shaping a better system, this episode delivers honest answers. Whether you’re a professional working in juvenile justice or a young person trying to find your path, there’s something here for everyone.Listen in for reflections, advice, and powerful reminders that it’s never too late to change your mindset or your future.