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Event

Title:: The Big Read: Juvenile Justice Focus - Sentenced Home
When:: May 04, 2010 07:00 pm
Where:: AED Globe Theater - Washington
Category:: Programs

Description

Raised as Americans in inner-city projects near Seattle, three young Cambodian refugees each made a rash decision as a teenager that irrevocably shaped their destiny. Now facing deportation back to Cambodia years later, they find themselves caught between a tragic past and an uncertain future by a system that doesn’t offer any second chances. A film by Nicole Newnham and David Grabias

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Q&A to follow with Helly Lee, Director of Policy for the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC), on the impact of immigration laws on juveniles. For more information visit www.serac.org.

Presented with the Academy for Educational Development (AED), Justice for DC Youth, and Provisions Library for the 2010 Big Read DC as part of a special series focusing on youth justice. No Admission Fee!

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Venue

Location:: AED Globe Theater
Street:: 1927 Florida Ave, NW
City:: Washington
State:: DC
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