Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A group of San Diego high school student recently met with San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez to advocate for reforms to the county's solitary confinement practices.

The teens hope the sheriff's goal to reduce in-custody deaths will motivate her to seriously consider their policy proposal.

Katie Hyson / KPBS Racial Justice & Social Equity Reporter
Carolyne Corelis / KPBS Video Journalist

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