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
Juvenile violence in Bernalillo County is a real issue. But, are these kids born violent? Probably not. The real problem seems to be family struggles and not enough community support. Locking them up might not be the best solution. It could even make things worse. Researchers found that bad stuff h
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
A life was lost in a shooting incident in north Columbia on a Wednesday evening. The victim, Edward Brown Jr. , aged 46, succumbed to his injuries. The event unfolded at a residence on Triple Crown Drive, drawing the attention of law enforcement around 5:30 p. m. Upon arrival, reporters noted a sig
Teen trouble is a big deal. It hurts not just the young people involved, but also their families and the whole community. To tackle this, experts look at different ideas to figure out why some teens act out. One of these ideas is Agnew's General Theory of Crime. It says that what happens in a teen's
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
In Baltimore, a heated debate is unfolding about how to tackle juvenile crime. Many locals believe the current methods aren't tough enough. They want to see more consequences for young offenders, rather than just diversion programs. A local resident, Donna Ann Ward, started a petition that gathered
Charleston's downtown area, especially King Street, has seen some changes lately. A new rule is in place. It stops kids under 17 from hanging out late at night. This rule, or curfew, started in June. It runs from 9 p. m. to 6 a. m. in the Central Business District. Business owners on King Street ar
Two young men, Laurence Cotton-Powell, 19, and Anthony Taylor, 18, are now facing serious charges. They are accused of trying to steal a car from Edward Coristine, a former government worker, on August 3. This wasn't their first run-in with the law. Cotton-Powell had been arrested multiple times bef
Researchers have been looking into a substance called salidroside, found in Rhodiola plants, to see if it can help with bone loss in older mice. They already knew it could help with memory issues in these mice, so they wanted to see if it could also help with their bones. They did some tests and fo
