We were sexually assaulted in N.J. juvenile detention centers, 11 people say in new lawsuits
Nine men and two women are suing after they say they were sexually assaulted as children while being held in juvenile lockups in several New Jersey counties. The plaintiffs claim Cumberland, Passaic,
$200M wanted for new juvenile detention center amid ongoing challenges at SC’s DJJ
At times children in the SC agency’s custody have to sleep in plastic cots on the floor because of overcrowding.
Cumberland County lawsuit: Men say they were abused as teens at juvenile detention center
Abuse allegations from boys once held at Cumberland County's Juvenile Detention Center are now are the basis of a lawsuit in state court.
Family voices concerns over teen's treatment at Sioux Falls juvenile detention center
Grandmother of Gabe Montgomery criticizes harsh conditions, denied visitation, and lack of support, while facility defends its practices amid allegations
"Ringleaders" of riot at Westmoreland County juvenile detention center charged as adults, police say
State police in Westmoreland County had to stop what they are calling a riot at a juvenile detention center over the weekend.
4 teenagers charged after starting riot, threatening staff at youth facility in Westmoreland County
Four teenage boys are charged as adults after troopers say they caused a riot, threatened staff and damaged property at the Outside In School of Experimental Learning on Saturday.
State Police stop 'riot' inside Westmoreland juvenile detention center
State police in Westmoreland County say they stopped what they’re calling a riot in a juvenile detention center over the weekend. Four teens are being charged as adults for their roles in the destruction.
Alachua County Juvenile Detention Center employees accused of allowing attack on inmate
An investigation into the attack revealed that only half of the required eight employees were on duty at the time of the ...
Philly teens are regularly subjected to illegal lockdowns in detention, city watchdog finds
Minors held in juvenile detention in Philadelphia are routinely locked in their rooms for days on end, in violation of state ...
Court order pauses transfer of juvenile oversight, despite Shelby Co. sheriff intent to cede it
Despite a letter and paperwork to transfer oversight of the youth detention center from the sheriff to court, the transition ...
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N.J. loses battle with county over juvenile detention center overcrowding
The county wanted a Superior Court judge to clarify whether the state commission or counties are responsible for placements ...
Dallas County names new juvenile services director following investigation into allegations of mistreatment, poor conditions at facility
The former director resigned this summer amid an investigation and scrutiny on the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center.
Former Kentucky juvenile detention chief resigned after investigation
The former superintendent of a Kentucky juvenile detention center that was the site of a riot resigned in December. A newspaper report says Tonya R.
Dallas County Juvenile Board selects new director amid shroud of secrecy, investigation
After a search process that took place entirely behind closed doors, the Dallas County Juvenile Board has offered the ...
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4 juveniles arrested in connection with Edina YMCA attack that left boy seriously injured
A 17- and 16-year-old boy were arrested for felony third-degree riot and felony third-degree assault. A 14-year-old boy was ...