@SLarson4

President of Straight Ahead Ministries. Passionate about working with gang members, justice involved youth, and other movers and shakers in our culture.

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Joined May 2013
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These young people matter. With opportunity, their lived experience becomes a positive force to interrupt youth incarceration. finance.yahoo.com/news/strai…
I needed to be reminded of this. – at Sydney, New South Wales
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Too close to stop now! @PriceForDel95 google.com/amp/s/www.politic… – at Aspen Hill, MD
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Let’s remind our Youth in lock up, that they aren’t forgotten this Holiday season, by giving a Gift of Hope! To learn more, straightahead.org/content.cf…
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Read how Christian Hip Hop Artist, Lecrae, partners with Prison Fellowship! “Lecrae's Message Of Restoration Reaches Prisons During COVID-19” thechristianbeat.org/index.p…
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Why do kids join gangs? Find out in Episode 3 of We're Still Standing. ⚓ anchor.fm/we-re-still-standi…
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How much did this study cost? theroot.com/a-judge-asked-ha… – at Alexandria, VA
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You'll see the obvious connections between this: brianmclaren.net/the-five-el… and this, by a lifelong Republican: theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…
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Law and order – at Aspen Hill, MD
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“As many as 80 percent of the girls in some states’ juvenile justice systems have a history of sexual or physical abuse...” google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes…

History of Abuse Seen in Many Girls in Juvenile System (Published 2015)

As many as 80 percent of the girls in some states’ juvenile justice systems have been sexually or physically abused, and facilities lack the means to address their trauma.

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Ever wondered what it’s like to be a volunteer for youth in lock-up? Watch this video: youtu.be/iu0TBUvQtvs

Straight Ahead Volunteers: Building Relationships with Youth in Lock-Up.

What happens when volunteers meet with justice-involved youth to fo...

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In need of a good podcast? Listen to our youth, share their truth about being in lock up. “We’re Still Standing” Episode 2 is now LIVE on Spotify, Anchor & Apple Music!
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What does it take for young people to successfully transition from lock-up back home? Hear it in their own words. youtu.be/RS-krhPf1Kw via @YouTube
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Replying to @edstetzer @JohnCRichardsJr
Americans of all ideologies and races were united in wanting justice for the death of George Floyd. When legitimate protest transformed into a violent mob destroying a city, the dialogue was over.
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How Those Incarcerated Suffer Most in the COVID-19 Pandemic christianitytoday.com/edstet…
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From @SLarson4 Whenever systems are broken and dysfunctional, it is always the most vulnerable who suffer the most.
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A5 For those working with Justice Involved Youth check out @Every_Youth and everyyouth.org/resources for free resources for reaching Justice Involved Youth #SecondChanceMonth
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Let’s keep youth #justice from making #coronavirus worse bit.ly/3byTCsN by @marc4justice @VinSchiraldi
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UPDATE: How to "Flatten the Curve" in the Justice System: mailchi.mp/2c000e6a6adf/icym…
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So many stories so many questions... Here’s a letter from Amber.... This letter comes from an amazing book Dear Sam “Letters from kids in lock-up.” #NoKidsInPrison #JuvenileJustice #justice #noabuse #noneglect #Jesus #help #Love #godslove #juveniledetentioncenter
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