Aguirre, Yuleisy2025-08-212025-08-212025https://hdl.handle.net/10267/36861This document was received from the Rhodes Institute for Regional Studies and uploaded to Dlynx by Rosie Meindl during fall 2025.This paper examines part of the relationship Memphis, Tennessee has with its institutions of juvenile justice. By reviewing and combining local Memphis history, 21st century events, and language in news media revolving around justice-involved youth, the conversation of criminal justice and how we serve vulnerable youth in any community is deepened as a whole. While keeping in mind wider national and historical contexts and frameworks, this research has found that Memphis’ juvenile justice system exists gravely fragmented in its supposed commitment of prioritizing care, rehabilitation, and education for justice-involved youth.en-USRhodes College owns the rights to the archival digital objects in this collection. Objects are made available for educational use only and may not be used for any non-educational or commercial purpose. Approved educational uses include private research and scholarship, teaching, and student projects. For additional information please contact archives@rhodes.edu. Fees may apply.Juvenile justice, Administration of—Tennessee—MemphisJuvenile detention—Tennessee—MemphisAfrican American youth—Legal status, laws, etc.—Tennessee—MemphisEducation—Tennessee—Memphis—Juvenile detention centersCriminal justice, Administration of—Social aspects—Tennessee—MemphisText