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Telling It
Serving youth since 2002.
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Recent News
CBS Detroit: Telling It helps kids thrive
Local news gives viewers an in-depth look at Telling It in action.
Telling It featured by Washtenaw United on WEMU 89.1
Deb Gordon-Gurfinkel and Kelly Kundrat were interviewed by host David Fair on April 29, 2024.
Telling It Anthologies
The anthology booklets reflect the creativity of children and teens who attended the weekly Telling It program sessions. The youth take enormous pride in how these anthologies reflect their intrinsic selves as resilient and strong young people who want their voices to be heard. Click below to view recent volumes!
Staff Testimonial: McCrea
“This is my first time inside of (a) juvenile detention center. But it was not my first time being around these kids. I grew up with these kids. These kids are me. They are creative, they are playful, they are lively, they are loving, they have made some mistakes, they are Human.
"They all made decisions that landed them here, but the decisions were not made in a vacuum. They were decisions made by kids who were failed by a system. Affected by so many factors that they are unaware of.
"The work that Telling It does reminds me that these are children. It reminds the correction officers, and most importantly, it reminds the kids themselves.
"I pray they feel seen. I pray that they feel that people care about them and their well-being. And I pray that they feel empowered when they leave the Telling It space.”
"I liked Telling It a lot. It's nice when you're in juvie to talk to people on the outs. I like how everyone was so accepting and comfortable with who you are. It's almost like a therapy thing without being therapy. I can talk deeply."
-Youth, Juvenile Detention Center
"I rate Telling It 10 out of 10. It brought me lots of calmness, and less anger."
-Youth, Juvenile Detention Center
Telling It is supported in part by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
