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‘Juvenile justice system must remain rooted in fairness, rehabilitation, developmental needs of children’

The Juvenile Justice Committee, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, with the support of UNICEF India, organised a one day annual consultation on “Juvenile Justice (Care a...

Suit: Guards at Clark County Juvenile Justice Center sexually assaulted children

H.D. entered the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center at 12 — lonely, confused and desperate for someone to care about him, he said.

Supreme Court on Trial of Juveniles as Adults: What Every Lawyer Should Know

When can a child in conflict with law face an adult trial? Read the Supreme Court's landmark interpretation of the JJ Act.

States split on whether juvenile justice should prioritize punishment or rehabilitation

A teenager charged with the same crime can face dramatically different consequences depending on where they live. In one state, a young person accused of a serious offense may be s...

Juvenile Detention Advisory Board meets Tuesday

  By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Members of the East Tennessee Juvenile Detention Advisory Board will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the main courtroom at 3323 Divis...

7 juvenile cases filed after Lee's Summit Downtown Days incident

Lee's Summit Police Department submits juvenile cases to court after investigating disturbances at the Downtown Days Festival

West Virginia agencies get grant funds for juvenile justice

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Twelve agencies across West Virginia will receive funding to help the state's juvenile justice system. According to West Virginia Governor Patrick Morris...

How Ohio lawmakers are looking into juvenile justice concerns

A new legislative study committee will examine serious concerns among lawmakers and child welfare experts about how the juvenile justice system treats youth who have been adjudicat...

States split on whether juvenile justice should prioritize punishment or rehabilitation

A teenager charged with the same crime can face dramatically different consequences depending on where they live. In one state, a young person accused of a serious offense may be s...

States split on whether juvenile justice should prioritize punishment or rehabilitation

A teenager charged with the same crime can face dramatically different consequences depending on where they live. In one state, a young person accused of a serious offense may be s...

Stats show juvenile arrests down, programs helping recidivism

They discussed steps moving forward to keep those numbers down while bringing attention to the importance of mental health.

Jailer accused of assaulting juvenile

JONESBORO — The arrest of a Craighead County jail employee stems from a complaint from a juvenile inmate, according to a probable cause affidavit.

Ex-Serviceman Beaten to Death by Three Juveniles at Rajasthan Observation Home

Government juvenile home warden allegedly attacked with a wooden plank; police register FIR and begin probe.

Stats show juvenile arrests down, programs helping recidivism

They discussed steps moving forward to keep those numbers down while bringing attention to the importance of mental health.

SIR preparation under JJ Act crucial: CJ Aparesh Kumar Singh

Public records shed light on staff layoffs, security changes at Echo Glen

(The Center Square) - The Department of Children, Youth, and Families laid off roughly 11% of staff at the Echo Glen juvenile detention facility in late June and early July despite...

Juvenile Justice worker arrested after Swanson Correctional Center escape in Monroe

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- Three youths who escaped from the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe on Saturday morning were later captured and returned to custody, according to the Mo...

Jetson youth center still unopened, staff interviews underway

(The Center Square) – Louisiana’s Jetson Center for Youth remains unopened months after its planned April reopening, although the state is training employees and continuing to inte...

The boys we forgot to see: What working inside juvenile hall taught me about complex care

Complex care requires adults to see the whole person, not merely the behavior, diagnosis, charge or file. The post The boys we forgot to see: What working inside juvenile hall taug...

Inside Pirro’s special grand jury probe into D.C. agencies supervising kids

The investigation appears focused on whether officials are adequately supervising children in and out of school, with scrutiny on attendance and social worker visits.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office Detective James Phelps credits team for work on 1,000 child abuse cases

If you or someone you know is in danger, call 911 or 311 to get a law enforcement response. To report suspected abuse or neglect of children or youth, call Child Protective Service...

Sometimes, It Works

In the spirit of reunification and the inclusion of teens into the charge of the Library Services to Underserved Children and their Caregivers Committee: Many years ago, when I was...

Seven Downtown Days cases now under juvenile court review

A month after Downtown Days ended early over safety concerns, Lee's Summit police say seven juvenile cases are now under family court review.

The Hindu Impact: Juvenile Justice Committee of A.P. High Court seeks report on sexual abuse of minor girls in Krishna d...

The Committee instructs concerned officers to provide information regarding the registered case, the condition of the victims, the status of the investigation, and the details of t...