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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 38 MIN

Episode 5: A Stitch for Every Pound

from Before They Could Dream: An Exploration of Youth Justice and Incarceration in the United States · host Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions

Raised by her grandparents in Carrboro, North Carolina, April was a fiery, independent teen, until one relationship altered the course of her life forever. In this episode, we explore the power dynamics involved in coercive control and the realities of teen pregnancy and parenting while incarcerated. Featuring expert insight from Yasmin Vafa and Marsha Levick. Themes may include physical, mental, and sexual abuse, along with adult language.A partnered production of The Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions (AIFCS), The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY), Green Buzz Agency and our expert panelists. 

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