A Washington correspondent fills us in on the latest as the House takes up President Joe Biden’s sweeping coronavirus relief bill after its passage in the Senate. Then we learn more about how experiencing trauma as a child can have an effect on whether someone commits a crime later in life, including testimony from two people who were incarcerated as teenagers.
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This Week In Washington: March 10, 2021
Immense pandemic relief and economic recovery legislation headed back to the U.S. House of Representatives after the Senate passed it, with some modifications. We talk about the path of the bill, and other top stories in national politics.
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How Trauma-Informed Care Can Prevent Youth Incarceration
The majority of children who commit crimes have a history of trauma. Two activists and former juvenile offenders share their experiences, and a pediatrician explains the deep impact of childhood trauma.
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- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Lisa Mascaro Guest
- Dr. Dipesh Navsaria Guest
- Dominee Meek Guest
- Garland Hampton Guest
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