Juvenile Justice
Monday, January 30, 2023
MO Schools' Seclusion, Restraint Incidents Shared for First Time
Missourians can now see how often their schools use seclusion and restraint to address student behavior. A 2021 law requires that schools report …
Reducing Effects of Childhood Trauma Tied to SD's Juvenile-Justice Efforts
South Dakota has been looking at ways to improve the state's juvenile-justice system. Recommendations could be considered in the new legislative …
College Courses Show Benefits for Incarcerated Youth in UT
Utah is one of a few states where juveniles behind bars can earn college credit. Utah's Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth program lets young …
Data on CA Police Stops Confirms Continuing Racial Disparities
Black teenagers ages 15 to 17 are six times more likely to be searched by police compared with their white counterparts, according to a report from …
Report: Nebraska Needs to Rethink Court Fines, Bail System
Some Nebraska judges are failing to follow state laws related to cash bail, court fees and court fines, according to a two-year study in Douglas and …
New Year Brings Wide Variety of New Illinois State Laws
It's a new year, and more than 180 new laws are going into effect, which Illinoisans need to know about. The 2022 General Assembly passed bills …
Redeploy Illinois: A Model for Juvenile Justice Reform
Redeploy Illinois is a community-based alternative to incarceration, which keeps kids in their home communities. For decades, most youthful …
Advocates: Juvenile Restoration Act Results Suggest Further Reforms
Maryland's Juvenile Restoration Act has been in effect for more than a year now and its impact has people talking about additional reforms. The act …
Group Works to Build Peace Out of Despair in Boston
While community activists in some of Boston's south side neighborhoods have declared a state of emergency following a string of fatal shootings…
Adoption Day: New "Forever" Homes for More Iowa Kids
It's National Adoption Month, a chance to raise awareness about the need for permanent homes and families for kids in foster care in Iowa. In Polk …
IL Leaders to Issue Call to Action Over Youth Gun Violence, Mental Health
State and local leaders are joining community groups for a call to action this weekend to draw attention to efforts to support at-risk youth in Illino…
Lack of PA Juvenile Detention Space Reaches Critical Stage
One goal of youth and family support services is to keep kids out of juvenile detention, but for those who are accused of serious crimes, …