In class we watched the video Girlhood. In the movie, we were able to watch two female offenders in the juvenile justice system. We were introduced to Shanae, a young girl, convicted of murder. We also met Megan, who, unlike Shanae, was not at the Waxter Juvenile Facility for murder, but, by comparison, lesser crimes. The movie follows the girl's journeys after they leave Waxter, each for different reasons. The Facility took a genuine interest in Shanae, transferring her to a new institution only when they thought she was prepared. They also went home with her when she was ready, and one staff member was even there when Shanae went to her senior prom. With Megan, the Facility took an entirely different approach, choosing to give up on her. Waxter's staff released her within days of her trying to escape and we get to watch as she returns to a life on the street involving drugs and drug users, with no intervention from the staff at Waxter. Shanae ends up going to college and......

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Title: Critical Analysis Of "Girlhood" (Movie)
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