Discovery Imminent in Mississippi School-to-Prison Allegations
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Official interviews and evidence gathering will start soon in Meridian, Miss., a year after federal officials accused several agencies of operating a schoolhouse-to-jailhouse pipeline.
Leaders in the Field Weigh in on the Effectiveness of Diversion Programming
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For low-level juvenile offenders, advocates and analysts say evening reporting centers could be excellent alternatives to detention.
Mrs. Carolyn’s Cottage
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“These are my grandchildren,” said Carolyn McFall, 70, as she flips a spoonful of ground beef in a skillet. Tonight, she’s making her specialty, a dish she calls “hamburger pie.”
Life After Lockdown
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The New York Bureau recently compiled profiles on three young New Yorkers with one thing in common: a history of time spent in lock-down facilities.
Years Later, Mother and Daughter Still Scarred By Teen Boot Camp Experiences
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By middle school Nicole Mathis, now 30, had already been sent to youth "boot camp." Years later she is still scarred by the experience.
Sesame Street Workshop Helps Kids with Incarcerated Parents
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As he grew up, Kharon Benson became accustomed to his father’s absence. But, when he was 10 years old, his mother handed him a letter and revealed a family secret.
Black Oakland Youth Arrested, but Not Charged, in Stunning Numbers, Report Says
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African-American youth in Oakland, Calif. are arrested — but then not charged — at “vastly disproportionate” rates compared to others, according to a report released this week by civil rights advocates.
Illinois DJJ Awaiting Expert Report on Mental Health
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Is the Illinois DJJ providing adequate & required mental health and education services? Some are saying no.
Waiting a Year for Mental Health Assessment
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Jaime has spent a year behind bars at Kewanee, where, at 14, he is the youngest inmate, and he has yet to be assessed by the prison, his mother says. Without an assessment he cannot receive more than the most basic therapy, and according to his mother, Jaime is not doing well.
Law Expert Lays out Legal Trends in Childrens’ Cases
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Some of the most important questions about evidence in child welfare cases now rolling through courts have to do with Shaken Baby Syndrome.