Nicole Dungca

Nicole Dungca, an investigative reporter for The Washington Post, sheds light on the troubled state of D.C.'s Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. She reveals how the promise of reform has faltered, leading to overcrowded detention centers filled with youth experiencing 'dead time' without access to necessary programs. Dungca discusses the emotional struggles of families, the rise in juvenile crime, and the urgent need for systemic changes to prioritize rehabilitation over punitive measures.