Orange is the New Black has been hit on both sides of the praise spectrum for its focus on incarcerated women. The popular show, however, has never showcased a female juvenile alongside the large personalities of the show's regulars. This article by Slate highlights an important issue of mistreatment in prisons for youths. While a small percentage, "youth in adult jails and prisons are more likely to be assaulted both sexually and physically by other inmates and by guards" highlights the article. Would portraying a young female in OITNB be a good move for educating the country or an offensive look into a very overlooked population?
Article link: http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/doublex/2015/06/orange_is_the_new_black_season_4_the_show_needs_a_juvenile_inmate.html
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