juvenile-justice
Pennsylvania can’t wait any longer for juvenile justice reform | Opinion
Bills before the state House and Senate would help Pennsylvania's youth and a system that badly needs a fix.
Report: Racial inequities ‘pervade’ Philly’s juvenile justice system | Tuesday Morning Coffee
More kids have been diverted, but costs have 'soared' for those who remain, according to a report released Monday.
The future of youth detention hangs in balance of Pittsburgh election
Social workers are pushing the candidates in the Democratic primary for Allegheny County executive to not re-open a local juvenile jail.
Pa.’s juvenile detention centers are overcrowded, but building more isn’t the answer, advocates say
Youth advocates and a juvenile justice official called on Pennsylvania lawmakers to address a shortage of space and staff that has created a crisis affecting children in the justice system. While the head of the state chief juvenile probation officers’ group said the solution is for the state Department of Human Services to make more […]
Allegheny Co. seeks developer to run private children’s detention center
The county will accept proposals from developers until Oct. 28.
Philly diversion program offers option to clear criminal records
For 10 years, The Choice is Yours program has offered first-time drug offenders, ages 18-30, an alternative to going before a judge.
‘They need to be loved on’: Philly program offers youthful offenders a second chance
The Youth Aid Panel is a diversion program for first-time offenders, who face a panel of community volunteers instead of a judge.
I survived the devastating impact of youth incarceration. It’s time for Pa. to end it | Opinion
Building a Pa. free of youth incarceration makes communities stronger, improves outcomes for young people.
The Juvenile Justice Task Force report gave us a roadmap to reform. Now it’s up to lawmakers to finish the job | Opinion
The recommendations fall short of transformational, but they are true step forward toward badly needed reforms.
Will Amy Coney Barrett protect the constitutional rights of children and youth? | Opinion
Barrett is widely seen as Scalia’s heir on the Supreme Court given her adherence to his originalist philosophy. Her appointment puts in danger the constitutional rights of children and youth.
Groups rally to release youth from Philly Juvenile Center in light of COVID-19 pandemic
Those assembled called on city Mayor Jim Kenney, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, and local courts to halt admissions and institute a timely process to release those youths in detention.
Wolf, lawmakers announce new panel to study juvenile justice system
The new advisory panel is the result of a partnership with the Pew Charitable Trusts, a Philadelphia-based research and public policy organization.