There are only a few days left in the 2021 legislative session. Senate Bill 36 has already passed the Senate and passed the first hurdle in the House.
Join us to rally support for SB36 to get it through the House and to the Governor's desk.
In the meantime, email representatives here or dial 1-800-372-7181 and ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bill 36.
WHAT IS SENATE BILL 36?
Kentucky's kids should be treated like kids, not adults. Children who are engaged in the legal system need access to community programs, trauma-informed counseling, and equitable education. Senate Bill 36 would end the automatic transfer of children to adult court for some offenses. The human brain is not fully developed until roughly 25 years of age. We must give our young people the support and resources they need to heal and move forward.
Senate Bill 36 would also address racial disparities in the legal system. According to WLKY, "of the 483 cases closed in 2020 in which juveniles were tried as adults, 53% of the defendants were Black, according to data from [Kentucky's Administrative Office of the Courts]. Only eight percent of Kentucky's population is Black, according to the most recent U.S. Census estimate."
HOW DOES TEXT BANKING WORK?
Text banking is like phone banking, but you do not use your phone or phone number. We have an online platform that's free, easy to use, and is NOT connected to your phone or any personal information. You will need access to a computer or tablet to use the texting platform. We'll show you how to use it before starting the text bank. See all of our text banks and events here.
