A brief but spectacular take on giving incarcerated youth a voice

Richard Ross shares his journey from photographing architecture to advocating for juvenile justice. He highlights the challenges faced by isolated and marginalized kids, emphasizing the need for mental health services and systemic change. Through his photography, Ross aims to influence policy and inspire societal reform, urging viewers to consider the impact on their own children.

What approach did Richard Ross take when interacting with children in institutions?

• He would speak to them through a translator.

• He would photograph them without interaction.

• He would sit on the floor to give them authority.

• He would stand above them to assert authority.

What are some of the challenges faced by the children Richard Ross works with?

• Overcrowded living conditions

• Language barriers

• Trauma, poverty, and neglect

• Lack of access to education

What is the primary goal of Richard Ross's photography work?

• To document architectural designs

• To sell his work to art galleries

• To create aesthetically pleasing images

• To influence policy change for children's rights

According to Richard Ross, what indicates a societal failure?

• When children are more likely to go to college than prison

• When children are supported by their communities

• When children are more likely to go to prison than college

• When children have access to mental health services

What does Richard Ross suggest we need to change in order to better support these children?

• The children's behavior to fit institutions

• The families to offer more support

• The institutions to fit the children's needs

• The communities to provide more resources