Writing Entry: Brandi’s Long Road

In November 2016, Brandi Keifer was placed on six months’ probation in Cumberland County Juvenile Court at the age of 17. WITF’s Tim Lambert spent six months chronicling her journey to find out if the juvenile justice system made a difference in her life. This entry consists of the first two parts of a three-part series.

 

Part I

LEAD-IN:

LAMBERT:

You’re listening to WITF’s Morning Edition. I’m Tim Lambert.

NAT SOUND: 

Car door shuts

LAMBERT:

Today, we introduce you to Brandi Keifer.

She was placed on six months’ probation in Cumberland County Juvenile Court last November at the age of 17.

As part of our latest Real Life