Incarcerated Youth Speak Out

Series produced by Blunt Youth Radio Project

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Incarcerated youth from the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, Maine tell stories of life behind bars.

Stories from this series air regularly on Blunt, a weekly youth public affairs program on WMPG, Portland, Maine's community radio station.

Blunt hosts bi-weekly radio instruction at South Portland's Long Creek Youth Development Center (LCYDC). Student's learn interviewing, hosting, reporting, engineering, and studio production.

Their award-winning, unfiltered stories provide an intimate look at the experiences of incarcerated teens.


Additional Files

22 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Katie Becomes a Mom
From: Blunt Youth Radio Project
Series: Incarcerated Youth Speak Out
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Katie from the Long Creek Youth Development Center (LCYDC) discusses becoming a mother at thirteen.

Bought by Remix Radio, WMPG, KUNM, and Connecticut Public (WNPR)


  • Added: Feb 25, 2004
  • Length: 05:20
  • Purchases: 4
Joey Interviews a Cutter
From: Blunt Youth Radio Project
Series: Incarcerated Youth Speak Out
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Joey from the Long Creek Youth Development Center (LCYDC) interviews a cutter.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KDNK, Remix Radio, WMPG, and Connecticut Public (WNPR)


  • Added: Dec 17, 2003
  • Length: 04:23
  • Purchases: 5

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