A leader in public safety in Maryland, Stuart O. “Stu” Simms has served as a state Cabinet secretary, Baltimore City state’s ...

Adair Youth Development Center in Columbia has 30 days to correct the nearly two dozen problems found by state inspectors.

Juvenile detention systems often deny young offenders credit for the time they spend waiting behind bars. This adds months to the duration that kids are confined away from their families. Image: ...

In today’s world of misinformation and disinformation, healthy skepticism is essential. At the same time, much scientific work is rigorous and trustworthy. How do you reach a healthy balance between ...

Virginia’s juvenile justice officials can connect kids in trouble with services they need faster than the state’s social ...

The Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center is hoping to turn inmates into inspirations so they not only don’t go to the ...

The report from Virginia's legislative watchdog agency comes as the state Inspector General’s office says it will review ...

The 37-page report outlines nine recommendations for improving the juvenile justice system. It will be up to Cuyahoga County ...

which plans to turn it into an education and vocational center for parolees. DOC also said it will step up recruitment efforts and try to convince the Alabama Legislature to increase pay for ...

The Santa Cruz County Juvenile Hall in Felton is the focus of a $23 million renovation effort that represents the facility’s ...

Just over one year ago, the Youth PROMISE Act was introduced by Congressman Robert Scott, which is intended to amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974. The design of the ...

Sen. Bettencourt vowed to pass a bill during the 89th legislative session to expand access to the state’s Do Not Hire ...