NishaSpeaks' Column

Sitting in the Juvenile Justice Center today, I watched the lobby fill with families, advocates, and children. It’s a heavy environment, and you can’t help but pick up on the fragments of stories through overheard conversations and small interactions. Witnessing a child being told "that’s enough hugging" or being corrected on their appearance reveals so much about the invisible weight these families are carrying. It’s a sobering reminder that many children are navigating frac