Kaia Rolle

Ep 161: When a six-year old first grader is formally arrested and booked for behavioral issues at her Florida school, her family begins a campaign to stop underaged arrests in their state. This is the Kaia Rolle story. Sources for Today's Episode: National Juvenile Justice Network, Florida senate. gov Newsweek https://publicintegrity.org/education/criminalizing-kids/young-kids-arrested-at-schools/ NYPost USA today https://www.insider.com/6-year-old-black-girl-arrested-school-disturbing-trend-criminalization-2021-3 NYTimes Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Seiler Burr Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Show your Support: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/womenandcrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenandcrimepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenandcrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenandcrime Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/womenandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenAndCrime Patron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords:school to prison pipeline, juvenile justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Age of Kaia

I liked how Meg and Amy covered the story. I have some additional questions about Kaia’s health. Her grandmother said she had trouble sleeping. What was she and the rest of Kaia’s family doing to help her? Why did they send Kaia to school if she was exhausted and cranky? Not trying to blame Kaia, and she did NOT deserve to be arrested, but many cases involving children call the actions of parents/guardians into question. Why not in this case? Has Kaia ever gotten treatment for her condition?