'On a deserted island': Cyntoia Brown talks reentry from prison, juvenile court in annual Rose Lecture | Campus News
In Tennessee, 16-year-old children cannot legally purchase alcohol. They cannot vote. They cannot purchase a firearm. There are a few things they can do, however. 16 year olds can drive. They can also be sentenced to life in prison This is exactly what happened to activist and author Cyntoia Brown, who spoke at this yearâs Rethinking Reentry Symposium on Tuesday afternoon. The symposium, organized by the UTK College of Law and the Tennessee Journal of Race, Gender and Social Justice, featured discussion on reentry to society after incarceration and voting rights. The event was organized ...
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