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Like Any Other Kid: Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion

Mar 12, 2019

01:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), Big 10 Theater

125 North Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52245

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View trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PiooMtPd58

Join us to view the documentary "Like Any Other Kid," followed by a panel discussion and community conversation about the film. Co-presented by Trauma-Informed Care Project of Iowa.

About the film:
Like Any Other Kid provides a rare glimpse into the inner-workings of one of the most promising developments in juvenile justice reform: the use of non-punitive, therapeutic programs to change behavior and help youth re-enter their communities. Following the intimate relationships between incarcerated youth and staff in three unique facilities across the country over the course of three years, the film shows how these programs work. Based on the Missouri approach, where love and structure, instead of punishment, are used, these programs guide and teach youth how to take responsibility for themselves. Through scenes of conflict, vulnerability, reflection, commitment, and joy, the youth transform before our eyes. Like Any Other Kid shows us the great potential of these youth if we let them be just that: like any other kid.

Social Workers are eligible to receive 2.5 hours of CEU credit for attending this event. This event is open to everyone and there is no cost to attend, but social workers wishing to receive a certificate should sign in at the event and pay a $5 administrative fee. 

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