Ramsey County is changing how it handles youth crime. Instead of sending most teens straight to court, the county’s attorney and public defender offices joined forces with community groups and police in 2021. They launched the (Re)Imagining Justice for Youth program, which looks at each case a
Baltimore is having a tough time making sense of youth crime numbers. A recent study by a local nonprofit found that the data is all over the place. This makes it hard to understand what's really going on with young people and crime in the city. The report, called \"Beyond the Headlines, \" said th
In Washington, a law passed in 2018 aimed to reduce the number of children charged as adults. This law was a response to the fact that kids of color were more likely to face adult charges than white children. By 2023, the number of kids charged as adults had dropped by more than half, and transfers
Young people with autism who get into trouble with the law often end up in juvenile correctional facilities. These places aim to help teens rejoin society through education, counseling, and skill-building programs. However, they often struggle to meet the unique needs of autistic teens. This leads
Wayne County is making big moves. The county executive, Warren Evans, recently shared his vision for the future. He highlighted some impressive achievements and laid out plans for even more progress. The focus is on making life better for everyone in the county. The county has been on a roll. F
Jordan's youth in the juvenile justice system face a big challenge with their mental health. This isn't just about one country; it's a global issue. But, understanding the mental health needs of these young people in Jordan can help us figure out how to support them better. First, let's talk about
Former judge Michael Conahan, who was involved in a scandal known as 'Kids for Cash, ' has had his sentence shortened by President Biden. Conahan and another judge, Mark Ciavarella, were accused of sending kids to private detention centers for money. This scandal affected over 2, 500 kids, including
In Fall City, Washington, a horrific shooting left a family of five dead, with an 11-year-old girl escaping to tell the story. The girl described waking up to gunshots, seeing her father and younger brother injured, and her 7-year-old sister fatally shot. She was injured herself and recognized the s
In the past, South Carolina has fallen short in providing adequate mental health services for its most vulnerable youth. Many have ended up in the juvenile justice system, which, unlike a specialized treatment center, is not equipped to handle the unique needs of these young people. However, on a re
The recent report from the US Department of Justice on Texas juvenile facilities paints a dire picture of a system that seems more concerned with punishment than rehabilitation. The findings highlight a pattern of physical and sexual abuse, lack of mental health treatment, and inadequate educational
