Austin Youth Justice and the Impact of COVID-19

With cases of the coronavirus increasing daily, and confirmed cases within youth detention facilities, medical experts warned of imminent danger of a viral outbreak. To address this issue, MEASURE, Texas Appleseed, Lone Star Justice Alliance, and Texas Criminal Justice Coalition are together convening a webinar discussion about the impact of COVID-19 on incarcerated and detained youth.On Thursday, April 2, from 6:00-7:30 pm, we invite you to participate in this free webinar and call to action to address the crucial need to protect and release youth in custody in Travis County. Topics to be discussed:

-Current and potential impact of COVID-19 on youth in custody

-Plans and procedures in place to protect youth in custody from the spread of COVID-19

-Plans to release youth in custody to safe and healthy homes

-Best practices on the release of youth in other parts of Texas

-The local shelter-in-place order and its impact on youth

-Youth rights in public and/or in detention

Viewable on the following platforms:

Easy Webinar- https://stateofyouthjustice.easywebinar.live/live-event-1

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/wemeasureus/

Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJlYKHnh35qaB6E5TfoqRaQ

Please feel free to share the invite with others!