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Nov 24, 2024
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A high-security facility where Los Angeles' most violent juvenile criminals are housed, the
Compound, is the setting for the film "They call us monsters." Advocates view them as children;
the system views them as adults; their victims as monsters. Because of this, they are considered
dangerous and tried as adults. Julien, however, managed to escape more quickly than anticipated,
which is a bit different from Vava. My wife's cousin's (Julien) way of life can be compared to
Jarad Nava's case and character. The 16-year-old Jarad Nava, who I witnessed in Julien's life
encounters, was incarcerated at the time of filming in a California juvenile detention facility. A
gang-related shooting had led to Jarad Nava's attempted murder conviction, and so is my wife’s
cousin Julien's as well. Julien, however, did not have any money or anyone to provide an
attorney's fee, while Nava's family provided him with a lawyer to represent him during trial and
attempt saving him from the wrath of the law. In my opinion, no defense attorney worth their salt
would ever say they don't want to win. Nevertheless, I am saddened to learn that Jarad Nava's
attorney charged him and his family a whopping $20,000 for the worst legal representation for a
minor I have ever seen!!!
There is nothing I can do to help these lost souls. This is especially true
since my wife's cousin is facing the same juvenile proceedings as Nava. The exception is that
Jarad's stepfather is an admirable individual, while Julien has no active parents to care for him or
rely upon.
The documentary is by far the best. It was well-created and makes an impressive statement. What
a tragedy, the sentencing hearing made me cry along with him. There was no denying that
woman was horrendous, yet the teenagers’ fate appears to have been sealed for a moment. In the
end, the children having what they had would've been better for them. To help the kids fully
reform, they need to be punished for their sins and held accountable for their crimes. In this way,
juvenile children can easily recover from and reform their behavior. Additionally, it might also be
helpful if the government could provide some more resources to help them after their departure
from juvenile or county jail to avoid cases of hopelessness and homelessness, as though the case
of my wife’s underaged cousin Julien, after he left prison. After their release from prison, they
should also be allowed to gain entrance into after-prison programs, so they don't revert to their
old ways. In this case, the government should give them a better chance of earning a place in the
country if they decide to live a reasonable and proper lifestyle.
To conclude, I will include
excerpts from the “They call us monsters” documentary that was acted and created by juveniles
who are facing adult trials, which may result in prison terms. I hope our department of justice
system can make people believe in themselves like Jerad Nava in the movie, my favorite
character.
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