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In Dallas, new ways to keep juvenile offenders out of jail

In Dallas, two programs aim to shift the conversation around juvenile justice -- one by bringing young people into the kitchen, and the other by using art to address trauma. Creative Solutions and Cafe Momentum offer juvenile offenders the chance to develop job skills, forge healthy relationships and process their emotions. Their recidivism rates are well below state average. John Yang reports.