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Well done, haunting, and thorough.'CNN NewsNight with Aaron BrownIn 1989, juvenile courts handed 1.2 million delinquency cases. A decade later, this number had risen 44 percent, to 1.8 million. During this same period the violentcrime index dropped for juveniles. Today, there are more than 100,000 young people behind bars in the United States, 14,000 of them housed in adult jails or prisons. Two thirds of these are people of color, though minority youths account for one third of the entire juvenile population. Most of the incarcerated are boys, but the number of female inmates is rising at nearly three times the rate for that of males. Each year, about 11,000 detainees try to kill themselves.For his second powerHouse Books monograph, Juvenile, photographer Joseph Rodrguez spent several years following several youths, from arrest, counseling, trial adjudication, and incarceration, to release, probation, house arrest, group homes, and the search for employment and meaning in their lives. Additionally, Rodrguez documented some of the people who work in the juvenile justice system: judges, public defenders, district attorneys, probation officers, and social workers. Many of these kids face great obstacles, including a criminal justice system with decreasing political interest in offering second chances. Through the power of his photographs, Rodrguez shows us how these kids struggle and how they fight to change their lives.A couple of years ago my mother was cleaning out my old room when she came across some letters I had written back in the early 70s while I was incarcerated on Rikers Island. They were the usual prison letters of remorse and forgiveness. I look at these letters now and remember how I felt as a young man struggling to find my way. Coming out of prison was a daunting experience. I had been placed on probation for drug possession. There was little support for my transition back into societythe only advice my probation officer gave me was: You better get a job. But I did get a second chance; I found photography. Eventually I moved out of the community where I had gotten into trouble, educated myself, and became a productive member of society. These experiences became my motivation for this documentary project.Joseph Rodrguez
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Juvenile' by Joseph Rodríguez? A: The book focuses on the experiences of young people within the juvenile justice system in the United States, highlighting their struggles, the challenges they face, and the impact of incarceration on their lives.
- Q: What type of photography is featured in 'Juvenile'? A: The book features documentary photography, capturing the lives of youths from arrest through various stages of the juvenile justice process, including counseling, trial, incarceration, and attempts at rehabilitation.
- Q: How many pages does 'Juvenile' contain? A: The book contains 160 pages.
- Q: Is 'Juvenile' a hardcover edition? A: Yes, 'Juvenile' is published in a hardcover edition.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Juvenile'? A: The author of 'Juvenile' is Joseph Rodríguez.
- Q: When was 'Juvenile' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2004.
- Q: What age group is 'Juvenile' suitable for? A: While the book deals with serious topics related to juvenile justice, it is generally suitable for mature readers, including adults and young adults interested in social issues and photography.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews or endorsements for 'Juvenile'? A: Yes, 'Juvenile' has received notable reviews, including a commendation from CNN NewsNight, which described it as 'well done, haunting, and thorough'.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Juvenile'? A: The book explores themes of criminal justice, redemption, the societal challenges faced by at-risk youth, and the role of various professionals within the juvenile justice system.
- Q: Is 'Juvenile' part of a series or a standalone work? A: 'Juvenile' is a standalone work, but it is Joseph Rodríguez's second monograph published by powerHouse Books.