Reforms to the juvenile justice system are poised to be debated during the 2026 Maryland General Assemble session that opens ...
In town halls and in conversations with community associations across Maryland over the past two years, citizens have expressed concern with the state of our juvenile justice system. Maryland ...
The first time L.J. was sent to the juvenile detention center outside of Philadelphia, he'd been caught hanging out with friends in an abandoned building. After that, he went in and out of custody for ...
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs is recommending the sheriff's office assume oversight of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center. Some elected officials and criminal justice reform advocates say ...
Federal civil rights investigation into KY juvenile detention centers remains active as of August 2025. DOJ probe follows audit, lawsuits and news reports about abuse and neglect. State officials seek ...
Adair youth detention center inmates sometimes request isolation for safety concerns. Advocates cite overuse of cell confinement and past assaults. Federal civil rights probe and multiple lawsuits ...
In 2024, the Dallas County Juvenile Department was in upheaval after a state investigation revealed guards falsified observation sheets and kept youth ...