A youth incarcerated at a troubled state-run juvenile prison suffered a serious injury in a fight Monday. The state patrol is ...

Does sentencing a juvenile offender to life in prison violate the Constitution's prohibition on "cruel and unusual punishment"? The Supreme Court is set to consider that question. The court will hear ...

Maryland’s automatic charging laws are among the nation’s strictest. The state automatically charges 16- and 17-year-olds as ...

In imposing the adult sentence in September 2024, Dellick said Thomas will serve five years of post release control when he leaves adult prison. She gave him credit against his sentence for the ...

Nineteen inmates recently graduated from Indian River High School in Massillon. High school graduation is a key factor for release and is shown to reduce recidivism among offenders. The school offers ...

Washington state proposes transferring juvenile offenders to adult prisons due to overcrowding, but faces opposition for ...

Juvenile crime rates are the most widespread social issue. Social factors and conditions affect how juveniles behave. If you understand the root factors, you can find ways to stop bad behavior before ...