Description: The first of its kind, this guide draws from both research and current practice to provide an overview of the impact of carceral systems on youth while also sharing concrete ways for libraries to have a positive impact.
Review Quotes:
"Organized into three sections, the book addresses prevention, library services for incarcerated youth, and reentry support, with chapters on behavior, library policies, foster care, detention center outreach, GED programs, teen parents, digital skills, vocational support, and disability-related services. Each chapter -provides practical, nonintimidating strategies; additional resources; and concrete examples that make the material approachable for librarians new to this work. The book is especially strong in its trauma-informed framing, attention to policy and programming, and moving examples of libraries creating meaningful opportunities for teens ... Highly recommended; a strong, accessible, and practical resource for public, school, and academic libraries seeking to support youth affected by the school-to-prison pipeline."
-- School Library Journal