This episode features Lea Nepomuceno, who is currently the Co-founder and Head of Marketing of the Youth for Juvenile Justice Reform project. Stay tuned to hear about the school to prison pipeline, inspirational stories from formally incarcerated peoples, and how you can get involved!

Hear more from Lea and the Youth For Juvenile Justice Reform initiative here: https://youthvoicesfirst.weebly.com/youth-for-juvenile-justice-reform.html 

A poem written by Stephany Songvilay, Final Breath provides insight into the minds of the burdened and overwhelmed youth. Listen and share with others to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. TW: This poem does include thoughts of suicide and self-harm.

Read Stephany's poem here: https://youthvoicesfirst.weebly.com/final-breath.html 

Welcome to FIRST: A podcast made for youth, by youth. We hope you'll stay tuned for our upcoming episodes!

Welcome to FIRST: A podcast made for youth, by youth. We hope you'll stay tuned for our upcoming episodes!