Crime and Justice NewsFeb 22 minLack of Intervention for Teens Behind Maine Juvenile Justice CrisisNearly three years ago, Maine lawmakers hoped to transform how governments deal with teenagers who break the law by passing a bill aimed...
Crime and Justice NewsJan 192 minKY Teen Suit Alleges Abuse, Poor Conditions At Detention CenterTwo teens who say they were kept in isolation at a Kentucky youth detention center, denied basic hygiene, and tortured by being forced to...
Crime and Justice NewsJan 122 minIn A First, Divided MA High Court Voids Life Without Parole Under 21Massachusetts' highest court ruled Thursday that anyone under the age of 21 cannot be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility...
Crime and Justice NewsDec 27, 20232 minWith Juvenile Justice Facilities Full, Louisiana Considers Policy ChangesRather than just build more jails, Louisiana juvenile justice system administrators urge officials to take a closer look at policies to...