Hannah Benton, JD
Equal Justice America Fellow

Hannah works with the Truancy Court Prevention Project (TCPP), which seeks to keep children in school by addressing the root causes of attendance problems. Through case management, informal court sessions and legal assistance, the TCPP helps students improve attendance and prepare for the important transition to high school. Hannah also works on status offender and juvenile justice issues, including the Girls’ Juvenile Justice Project, access to mental health services, and diversionary programs. Hannah graduated from the University of Chicago in 2004 and Yale Law School in 2008.

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