At Davis Juvenile Hall, poetry is being used to keep kids out of the justice system

When Donté Clark talks about poetry, his entire demeanor shifts. His cheekbones rise to reveal a knowing smile, and his whole body hums and bobs and bounces as he speaks. In these moments, it feels like he’s on the verge of breaking out into verse.  Clark, an award-winning spoken-word poet from Richmond, hopes the passion … Continue reading At Davis Juvenile Hall, poetry is being used to keep kids out of the justice system