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“Despite the fact that in America we incarcerate more juveniles for life terms than in any other country in the world, the truth is that the vast majority of youth offenders will one day be released. The question is simple and stark. Do we want to help them change or do we want to help them become even more violent and dangerous?”

Quote by Ayelet Waldman

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Ayelet Waldman is a distinguished American novelist known for her works that delve into themes of morality, family, and law. Born on December 11, 1964, she has made substantial contributions to the literary world with her distinctive storytelling and thought-provoking narratives. more

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“I am an adamant feminist. It never occurred to me to take my husband's name when we married. I am a supporter of abortion rights, of equal pay for equal work, of the rights of women prisoners, of all the time-honored feminist causes, and then some.”

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Source: Bad Mother: A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities, and Occasional Moments of Grace

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