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Pedro Silva

Miami Country Day SchoolClass of 2023Aventura, FL

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  • "How US Prison Systems Can Be Fixed - A Podcast " with mentor Kiara (Oct. 3, 2022)

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How US Prison Systems Can Be Fixed - A Podcast

Started Apr. 18, 2022

Abstract or project description

Pedro is writing & producing a podcast about the US prison system and its flaws. He will be paying specific attention to solitary confinement and the controversies surrounding it. For example, he plans on exploring the psychological consequences of being placed in solitary. He will interview people who are experts on these topics so that he can develop skills in interviewing. He will also be looking at how other countries' prison systems work and how they compare to the US.