Juvenile In Justice: End Solitary Confinement

We are currently in the midst of a national movement to end the solitary confinement of children. In January, President Obama banned solitary confinement of juveniles in federal facilities and highlighted the physical, emotional and social harms the practice inflicts on children. Many jurisdictions have since followed suit, prohibiting or greatly restricting the practice of solitary confinement for juveniles. However, solitary confinement is still routinely employed in a majority of states.

InLiquid, Juvenile Law Center, and Richard Ross are collaborating on a multi-site exhibition of Ross' photographs, which document the incarceration of children in the U.S., detained youth audio recordings, and life-size replicas of solitary confinement cells.

A major exhibit of Richard Ross' photographs, a replica of a solitary cell, and complementary programming will open July 21 September 4, 2016 at the Free Library of Philadelphia's Parkway Central Library.

Thursday, July 21, 5:30 - 9 pm
Opening Reception and Panel Discussion
Free Library of Philadelphia's Parkway Central Library featuring Richard Ross (Juvenile In Justice), Johnny Perez (Urban Justice Center Mental Health Project (MHP), Marsha Levick (Juvenile Law Center Deputy Director and Chief Counsel), and more

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