Philly DA aims to divert more juvenile offenders out of the adult criminal justice system
The goal is to prevent young people from getting a criminal record and time in jail By Tom MacDonald – WHYY.org – January 7, 2025 […]
TJJD welcomes Nathan McDaniel as director of Stakeholder Relations
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications — TJJD is pleased to announce that Nathan McDaniel has joined the agency’s executive team as Director of Stakeholder Relations.
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Construction to start soon on new smaller youth prisons in Ohio
By Laura A. Bischoff – Columbus Dispatch – January 6, 2025 Construction is expected to start this spring on new, smaller youth prisons, which will
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Massachusetts could raise the age of juvenile prosecution
By Barry Richard – WBSM Radio – January 3, 2025 “Raise the Age” legislation is expected to be introduced in the Massachusetts Senate again this
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Hays County’s Skilled Trades Program builds a demonstration farm and a path to employment
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — On the outskirts of San Marcos just down the road from the high school on the southside, behind
Audit of S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice shows agency at ‘breaking point’
Between October 2023 and February 2024, juvenile CO vacancies increased from 15% to 39%; of the 118 officers hired in 2023, 79% had left by
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Lone Star West’s Brandon Spencer awarded doctoral degree
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Congratulations to Lone Star High School West Assistant Principal Dr. Brandon Spencer on successfully completing the Doctoral Program
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Staffing shortages remain problem for DJJ, SC report finds
By: Skylar Laird – December 6, 2024 COLUMBIA — The state’s juvenile justice agency still lacks staff to keep officers and youth safe, three years after receiving
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Juvenile detention centers in NC under scrutiny for use of isolation
by Rachel Crumpler – December 2, 2024 Teenagers in North Carolina’s juvenile justice system are routinely being locked alone in their rooms for as much
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Minnesota spends millions sending troubled youth out-of-state for treatment
By Paul Blume – November 24, 2024 (FOX 9) – A review of state and county data as well as spending records highlights the challenge of addressing youth
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Voices Unchained: Giddings youth find meaning in art and wise words
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Youth at the Giddings State School displayed their artistic talents and received some solid life lessons at the
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Utah youth firearm offenses double, but no one really knows where they’re getting the guns
By Courtney Johns and Annie Knox, KSL-TV – November 22, 2024 SALT LAKE CITY — In the past decade, Utah has seen a dramatic increase in