Welcome to the blog "Children in Prison" from International Justice Consulting. International Justice Consulting came out of my work as Fulbright researcher in Mexico in 2012-2013. I spent the year researching juveniles being detained while they are awaiting trial. In Mexico, up to half of the entire prison population is awaiting trial. Depending on the state in Mexico, pretrial detention can last from six months to a year. Kids sitting in detention, waiting for a trial, for up to a year!
My first project was in Mexico City, where it is nearly impossible for kids to access pretrial release programs and pay bail. As a result of this research, I created International Justice Consulting (IJC), a non-profit organization who's goal is to help governments create alternatives to detention. IJC is currently working on incorporating and applying for 501(c)(3) status.
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