The Juvenile Justice Theater Program, a cornerstone initiative of Stevie Walker-Webb’s tenure, launched October 28, 2024, at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center. This year-long program, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, provides creative workshops to incarcerated youth, empowering them through storytelling to reframe their personal narratives from victims to heroes. “We believe that art can be a powerful counter-narrative to the ‘get tough on crime’ approach. Through this program, we are planting seeds of transformation for the youth who need it most,” said Walker-Webb.
The mission of the program is to support Maryland’s Department of Juvenile Services in combating the rising crime rate among young people in Baltimore by addressing the root causes of recidivism and preparing participants for reentry into society.
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“We believe that every young person deserves the chance to write their own story, our partnership with BCS brings creativity and hope to justice-involved youth, empowering young people to see themselves as positive forces for change in their lives and communities.” -Shauntia Lindsay |