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The header image depicts a significant moment captured during the approval of the "Harris County Commissioners Approve First of its Kind Community-led Multi-million Dollar Youth Justice Community Reinvestment Fund" article. The photo showcases a diverse group of community members and youth gathered in a room. The atmosphere is filled with joy and celebration, evident from the smiling faces and engaged body language of the individuals present. Some individuals are wearing face coverings and masks, indicating the event happening during COVID-19 (2021). The occasion has attracted the attention of multiple press members, who can be seen documenting the event. This image captures the spirit of collaboration and community involvement in the approval of the groundbreaking reinvestment fund, which will re-envision public safety for youth in Harris County by investing in community programs that keep youth from becoming involved in crime and prevent youth incarceration.
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Harris County Commissioners Approve First of its Kind Community-led Multi-million Dollar Youth Justice Community Reinvestment Fund

February 10, 2021

Read this article that reports on Houston's groundbreaking multi-million dollar Youth Justice Community Reinvestment Fund. The Fund will invest in grassroots service providers based in neighborhoods in the city most impacted by the juvenile justice system and employ staff who reflect the youth and families they serve, aiming to address racial disparities in juvenile detention and revision communities impacted by incarceration.

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