It's common for young people leaving jails and prisons to end up back behind bars, often after lapses related to untreated mental illness or substance abuse. A new law will help them get Medicaid.

Washington faces a fork in the road on efforts to turn youth prisons into rehabilitation centers, and progressive lawmakers ...

The $90 million expansion includes 48 new beds, a new courtroom focused on family services, learning and exercise areas.

Incarcerated firefighters play a crucial role in a state where wildfires seemingly get worse every year. But the state’s ...

Fordham welcomes 21 students from the classes of 2026 (day and evening divisions) and 2027 (evening division) into the Stein ...

Philly DA Larry Krasner announced a policy overhaul, while city and state leaders proposed sweeping youth justice reforms.

Kellen Constant had to stand by and watch a 13-year-old girl cry after learning about the unexpected death of her mother.

Mayor Lee Harris and Judge Tarik Sugarmon talk on “Behind The Headlines” about the compromise they have taken to Sheriff Floyd Bonner about administration of the county’s juvenile-detention center.

An ongoing legal fight over the housing of juveniles ordered detained on criminal charges in New Jersey is ending in one court. But the battle appears far from over. The matter is moving to ...

Nebraska Juvenile Justice bill LB 556 drew support and opposition during a series of press conferences at state capitol on Thursday. State Sen. Terrell McKinney speaks during a press conference ...

State Sen. Merv Riepe, Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine and Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson held a press conference at the state house Thursday on juvenile justice bill, LB 556. LINCOLN ...

has two prior unlawful possession of a firearm convictions as a juvenile. Court documents allege in March of 2023, Baker was arrested after a fatal shooting outside a White Center convenience store.