Comic book style informational pamphlet created to help young people who are arrested to understand what is about to happen to them and how they can advocate for themselves.
2011

Comic book style graphic design, centred around a spotlighted young offender whilst his accomplices escape over the wall behind. The interior focuses on a singular narrative of the character on the front, from the police station to the deposition hearing and provides a timeline of events with useful tips. Each stage is highlighted using different colours contrasting with the dark blue background in an eye- catching and easy to comprehend design.

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Made in conjunction with graphic artists through Centre for Urban Pedagogy’s Public Access Design Fellowship and advocacy communities. Two projects are selected and then finalised by the jury and the design fellow is matched with the corresponding cause. CUP provides support in design and production for the four- six month projects. Each project is an educational tool and a display of design. The production costs of editing and printing are covered by CUP. Additionally, the advocacy partners involved are each given 1,000 copies to distribute amongst their constituents.

The juvenile justice system is complicated and often young people are scared and confused as they do not know or understand how it works and how to advocate for themselves. As a result, many end up back within the system due to avoidable circumstances which could have been prevented if they knew how the system worked. The poster breaks down each individual step of the process, in order to be accessible to young people.

Designed by Danica Novgorodoff.

CD.22-2021