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US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Maryland fails to protect young inmates in adult jails

Maryland's jails violate federal standards for minors, causing dire conditions and potential loss of federal funding.
fromBKReader
2 months ago

New York Senate OKs $50M Fund to Disrupt Youth Incarceration

New York State established the Youth Justice Innovation Fund to support youth development and reduce juvenile crime involvement by allocating $50 million annually.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Strip searches of girls accused in fatal swarming attack were unconstitutional, judge rules | CBC News

"The repeated strip searches of these teen girls were deemed unconstitutional by Justice Campbell, violating their rights under the Charter, which mandates security from unreasonable search."
Canada news
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 months ago

Opinion: Courageous Response Must Follow New York's Latest Prison Death

The Youth Justice Innovation Fund aims to prevent youth arrests and promote positive youth development through community-based organizations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Mother of 15-year-old boy fatally stabbed at Santana Row on Valentine's Day pleads for justice

In a poignant court appearance, the mother of 15-year-old David Gutierrez urged a judge to deny bail for the adult suspect involved in her son's death, expressing her fears of gang retaliation.
SF parents
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
6 months ago

The Bromley youth justice service that 'helps each child to succeed'

Bromley YJS received a high rating for its effective services and partnerships supporting children's rehabilitation.
fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk
11 months ago

Dramatic cut in number of children entering justice system

The Islington Youth Justice Service has transformed over the past decade, achieving an 'outstanding' rating post special measures by reducing youth reoffending rates significantly.
Social justice
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