"Prisoners' Mental Health Solution Earns Prestigious Award"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
A group of incarcerated high school students from Travis Hill School in New Orleans won first place in a nationwide competition for their video submission on mental health, known as "The Voices Behind The Walls." Despite facing serious charges, the students emphasized their unique perspective on mental health and the need for understanding. Their winning solution proposed hosting biweekly family counseling sessions to address grief and trauma. The students, who lacked access to technology, were praised for their impactful approach. The competition provided them with a valuable opportunity to be heard and recognized their potential beyond the walls of the detention center.