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#juvenile-justice

SF parents

Should Alameda County eliminate pepper spray from juvenile detention?

D.C. teens in need of rehabilitation wait months in a detention center

Washington's juvenile justice agency's reform efforts have failed to address rising youth crime and provide timely treatment.

Social justice

Letters: Juvenile justice reform is the key to saving youths

Juvenile justice reform is critical for healing rather than punishing youth, promoting restorative justice to guide them towards accountability and future success.

fromThe Oaklandside

SF parents

Should Alameda County eliminate pepper spray from juvenile detention?

more#restorative-justice

#mental-health

SF parents

Walnut Creek: Throat-stabbing scream mask' teen gets 5 years in custody

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NYC startup

Livingston County Probation becomes national model for teen suicide prevention | Fingerlakes1.com

SF parents

Walnut Creek: Throat-stabbing scream mask' teen gets 5 years in custody

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NYC startup

Livingston County Probation becomes national model for teen suicide prevention | Fingerlakes1.com

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#crime

D.C. juvenile court's reliance on ankle monitors had deadly outcomes

D.C. juvenile court monitoring system for at-risk youth is flawed and has led to serious consequences.

Pint-sized punk busted in Times Square cop beatdown is suspected ringleader of Central Park migrant robbery crew

A 12-year-old migrant is believed to lead a robbery crew in NYC, raising concerns about the juvenile justice system's handling of young offenders.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Santa Cruz jury denies release of man convicted of murdering 8-year-old Maddy Middleton

Gonzalez's release was denied due to concerns he's a danger to society.

Exclusive | 14-year-old gang member accused of killing Newark detective will be charged as an adult

A 14-year-old gang member will be charged as an adult for the murder of Detective Joseph Azcona in Newark.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Black Lives Matter

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Presses GOP Senator About High Crime Rate in Her State: What Are You Doing to Clean it Up?'

SF parents

Teen arrested in fatal shooting of homeless man in Long Beach, police say

D.C. juvenile court's reliance on ankle monitors had deadly outcomes

D.C. juvenile court monitoring system for at-risk youth is flawed and has led to serious consequences.

Pint-sized punk busted in Times Square cop beatdown is suspected ringleader of Central Park migrant robbery crew

A 12-year-old migrant is believed to lead a robbery crew in NYC, raising concerns about the juvenile justice system's handling of young offenders.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Santa Cruz jury denies release of man convicted of murdering 8-year-old Maddy Middleton

Gonzalez's release was denied due to concerns he's a danger to society.

Exclusive | 14-year-old gang member accused of killing Newark detective will be charged as an adult

A 14-year-old gang member will be charged as an adult for the murder of Detective Joseph Azcona in Newark.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Black Lives Matter

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Presses GOP Senator About High Crime Rate in Her State: What Are You Doing to Clean it Up?'

SF parents

Teen arrested in fatal shooting of homeless man in Long Beach, police say

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#youth-violence

At least 20 L.A. County probation officers face criminal indictment, sources say

At least 20 L.A. County probation officers face criminal charges related to a serious incident at Los Padrinos juvenile hall.

Do kids feel safe in D.C.? We asked them.

Youth in D.C. are living with constant fear of violence, even as crime rates have fallen.

NYC parents

'There's a meal on his head': Behind the 'gladiator fights' in L.A. juvenile halls

At least 20 L.A. County probation officers face criminal indictment, sources say

At least 20 L.A. County probation officers face criminal charges related to a serious incident at Los Padrinos juvenile hall.

Do kids feel safe in D.C.? We asked them.

Youth in D.C. are living with constant fear of violence, even as crime rates have fallen.

NYC parents

'There's a meal on his head': Behind the 'gladiator fights' in L.A. juvenile halls

Young offenders are often denied credit for "dead time" behind bars

Juvenile detention often results in 'dead time' where minors do not receive credit towards their sentence, worsening their incarceration experience.

Los Angeles County Plans to Pay $4 Billion to Settle Sex Abuse Claims

Los Angeles County will pay $4 billion to settle longstanding sexual abuse claims in juvenile detention and foster care systems.

fromwww.theguardian.com

LA sexual abuse victims say $4bn deal cannot undo decades of mistreatment

A $4 billion settlement has been approved for abuse victims in LA juvenile facilities, the largest of its kind in US history.

fromwww.dailynews.com

Los Angeles

LA County pays $2.7 million to teen beaten while officers watched

SF parents

L.A. County to pay $2.7 million to teen assaulted in 'gladiator fight'

fromwww.nytimes.com

Los Angeles County Plans to Pay $4 Billion to Settle Sex Abuse Claims

Los Angeles County will pay $4 billion to settle longstanding sexual abuse claims in juvenile detention and foster care systems.

fromwww.theguardian.com

LA sexual abuse victims say $4bn deal cannot undo decades of mistreatment

A $4 billion settlement has been approved for abuse victims in LA juvenile facilities, the largest of its kind in US history.

fromwww.dailynews.com

Los Angeles

LA County pays $2.7 million to teen beaten while officers watched

SF parents

L.A. County to pay $2.7 million to teen assaulted in 'gladiator fight'

What Netflix's Hit Show Teaches Us About Interrogating Kids

Minors are less aware of their rights and more vulnerable during interrogations than adults.

#gang-violence

Why 13-year-old accused of fatal stabbing at Santana Row won't be charged as adult

David Gutierrez's family seeks justice for his death, calling for adult consequences for a 13-year-old suspect despite California law prohibiting adult charges for that age.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Should teen California cop killer have been tried as an adult? A new hearing could set him free.

Mission District

Man convicted of brutal ambush slaying of Bay Area teen rebuffed by appeals court

SF parents

Suspect in Santana Row Valentine's Day murder case attacks rival gang member in juvenile hall

Why 13-year-old accused of fatal stabbing at Santana Row won't be charged as adult

David Gutierrez's family seeks justice for his death, calling for adult consequences for a 13-year-old suspect despite California law prohibiting adult charges for that age.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Should teen California cop killer have been tried as an adult? A new hearing could set him free.

Mission District

Man convicted of brutal ambush slaying of Bay Area teen rebuffed by appeals court

SF parents

Suspect in Santana Row Valentine's Day murder case attacks rival gang member in juvenile hall

30 Officers Charged With Allowing Gladiator Fights' at Youth Detention Center

Thirty officers charged for encouraging gladiator-style fights among juveniles at a California detention center.

fromWashington Post

US news

Guards at juvenile hall charged with orchestrating 'gladiator fights'

SF parents

Thought I was going to die': Youth, whistleblower describe officer violence in two California juvenile halls

6 months ago

Los Angeles

In leaked tape, probation official says L.A. County could defy order to close juvenile hall

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley

Paperwork jams up Santa Clara County jail releases - San Jose Spotlight

NYC politics

She brought 'teeth' as L.A.'s juvenile hall watchdog - but claims state defanged her

fromwww.nytimes.com

30 Officers Charged With Allowing Gladiator Fights' at Youth Detention Center

Thirty officers charged for encouraging gladiator-style fights among juveniles at a California detention center.

fromWashington Post

Guards at juvenile hall charged with orchestrating 'gladiator fights'

Thirty officers are charged with child endangerment for allowing fights among teens at a Los Angeles juvenile hall.

Thought I was going to die': Youth, whistleblower describe officer violence in two California juvenile halls

The article reveals serious allegations of abuse and neglect at the East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility, highlighting systemic issues within the juvenile justice system.

6 months ago

Los Angeles

In leaked tape, probation official says L.A. County could defy order to close juvenile hall

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley

Paperwork jams up Santa Clara County jail releases - San Jose Spotlight

NYC politics

She brought 'teeth' as L.A.'s juvenile hall watchdog - but claims state defanged her

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#los-angeles

30 L.A. County probation officers indicted over 'gladiator fights' at juvenile halls

Thirty probation officers indicted for allowing juvenile fights and child abuse in L.A. County juvenile halls.

Los Angeles

Judge orders more than 100 youths moved out of troubled L.A. County juvenile hall

30 L.A. County probation officers indicted over 'gladiator fights' at juvenile halls

Thirty probation officers indicted for allowing juvenile fights and child abuse in L.A. County juvenile halls.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Los Angeles

Judge orders more than 100 youths moved out of troubled L.A. County juvenile hall

more#los-angeles

#manslaughter

UK news

Boy, 15, admits stabbing fellow pupil to death at Sheffield school

Toronto startup

Girl who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in fatal swarming attack sentenced to probation | CBC News

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Toronto startup

Last girl accused in Kenneth Lee homicide pleads guilty to manslaughter | CBC News

UK news

Boy, 15, admits stabbing fellow pupil to death at Sheffield school

Toronto startup

Girl who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in fatal swarming attack sentenced to probation | CBC News

Toronto startup

Last girl accused in Kenneth Lee homicide pleads guilty to manslaughter | CBC News

City's Youth Lockups Fail Vulnerable Detainees, Audit Finds

The state comptroller's report highlights severe operational issues within New York City's juvenile detention centers. Improvement is necessary.

NYC parents

Insane progressive leniency keeps letting more young terrors skirt

fromBrownstoner

City's Youth Lockups Fail Vulnerable Detainees, Audit Finds

The state comptroller's report highlights severe operational issues within New York City's juvenile detention centers. Improvement is necessary.

NYC parents

Insane progressive leniency keeps letting more young terrors skirt

more#criminal-justice

fromwww.amny.com

A profound tragedy': Teens sentenced in Bronx for killing 11-year-old Kyhara Tay with stray bullet during shootout | amNewYork

A mother mourns the loss of her daughter Kyhara Tay, who was killed by two teenagers during a shootout designed for another target.

L.A. County judge moves toward shuttering troubled Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall

"The Probation Department's chaos creates dangerous ripple effects on our youth's safety. Time and again, in report after report, we've seen neglect, mismanagement, and abuse, all while officials insist that change is coming."

Los Angeles

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'You're Not Alone': An LA County Youth Commissioner and Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Fights for Change | KQED

Pursuing passions and supporting others can transform personal struggles into empowering journeys.

Black Lives Matter

Karmelo Anthony allowed to walk free on $250K bond, house arrest in stabbing death of Austin Metcalf

Karmelo Anthony's bond was reduced to $250,000, allowing him to await trial at home after allegedly stabbing another teen to death.

Thirty Probation Officers Accused of Facilitating Gladiator Fights At LA County Juvenile Detention Facility

Juvenile detention officers allegedly facilitated gladiator-style fights between youths, leading to severe legal implications.

fromABC7 Chicago

30 detention officers face charges over 'gladiator fights' among youth at SoCal juvenile hall

Detention officers in LA County charged for facilitating fights among youth detainees, prompting investigations and accountability measures.

Law

California law gives youth with criminal records a clean slate. Does it also prevent oversight of juvenile detention?

California youth confidentiality laws hinder oversight of law enforcement misconduct investigations.

fromsfist.com

Thirty Probation Officers Accused of Facilitating Gladiator Fights At LA County Juvenile Detention Facility

Juvenile detention officers allegedly facilitated gladiator-style fights between youths, leading to severe legal implications.

fromABC7 Chicago

30 detention officers face charges over 'gladiator fights' among youth at SoCal juvenile hall

Detention officers in LA County charged for facilitating fights among youth detainees, prompting investigations and accountability measures.

Law

California law gives youth with criminal records a clean slate. Does it also prevent oversight of juvenile detention?

California youth confidentiality laws hinder oversight of law enforcement misconduct investigations.

more#law-enforcement

fromMission Local

At-risk youth run this Bayview nonprofit restaurant where they "find their spark"

Old Skool Cafe empowers at-risk youth by providing job training, life skills, and financial literacy, contrasting with harsher juvenile justice policies aimed at prosecuting more children as adults.

NYC startup

#victim-advocacy

fromwww.aljazeera.com

UK news

The UK's grooming gang' scandal is about race, class and misogyny

NYC parents

Female shrink known as 'Big Foot' was serial molester who asked teen victims if they liked 'big boobs': Court docs

UK news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

The UK's grooming gang' scandal is about race, class and misogyny

Grooming gangs target vulnerable young girls, overlooked by authorities who judge rather than help victims.

NYC parents

Female shrink known as 'Big Foot' was serial molester who asked teen victims if they liked 'big boobs': Court docs

Crown to make closing submissions at trial of teen accused in swarming death of Toronto man | CBC News

Prosecutors are concluding their case against a 14-year-old girl accused of fatally stabbing a homeless man, which she denies.

fromwww.thereporter.com

Ex-Bay Area high school teacher pleads no contest to numerous child sex crimes involving students

Former teacher JohnPaul Cagandahan Acac pleaded no contest to multiple sex crimes involving minors, resulting in immediate guilty findings.

fromSCSJ

Social justice

Court Denies Judgment in Lawsuit Over Parole Commission

Canada news

Crown to make closing submissions at trial of teen accused in swarming death of Toronto man | CBC News

Prosecutors are concluding their case against a 14-year-old girl accused of fatally stabbing a homeless man, which she denies.

fromwww.thereporter.com

Ex-Bay Area high school teacher pleads no contest to numerous child sex crimes involving students

Former teacher JohnPaul Cagandahan Acac pleaded no contest to multiple sex crimes involving minors, resulting in immediate guilty findings.

fromSCSJ

Social justice

Court Denies Judgment in Lawsuit Over Parole Commission

more#legal-proceedings

Exclusive | Alleged 14-year-old cop killer can't be tried as adult in NJ - handing him all sorts of perks: expert

A 14-year-old accused of killing a cop in New Jersey is not tried as an adult, leading to significantly reduced potential penalties.

fromIrish Independent

Law

Teen jailed for eight years for murder of father-of-seven in Kerry graveyard

Exclusive | Alleged 14-year-old cop killer can't be tried as adult in NJ - handing him all sorts of perks: expert

A 14-year-old accused of killing a cop in New Jersey is not tried as an adult, leading to significantly reduced potential penalties.

fromIrish Independent

Law

Teen jailed for eight years for murder of father-of-seven in Kerry graveyard

more#criminal-law

fromIrish Independent

'It's a very, very sore point for us' - Cameron Blair's father on his murderer remaining anonymous

Mr. Blair suggested that the legal system favors criminals, emphasizing the injustice his family faces as they bear the public scrutiny while the perpetrator remains anonymous.

UK news

fromMission Local

S.F. DA Jenkins wants to try more children as adults in 'switch' from campaign pledge

Brooke Jenkins has broadened the criteria for prosecuting juveniles as adults in San Francisco, reflecting a shift in her earlier campaign promises.

Concerns about California's SB 1391 raised after jury verdict in Santa Cruz rape and murder case

Adrian Gonzalez poses a continued threat to the public, prompting calls for legal reform regarding juvenile offenders.

fromThe Mercury News

SF parents

25-year-old killer of Santa Cruz girl to remain in juvenile custody

SF parents

25-year-old killer of Santa Cruz girl to remain in juvenile custody

7 months ago

Miscellaneous

Trial set to start to determine detention extension for Maddy Middleton's killer

Adrian Gonzalez's trial for potential release raises public safety concerns due to his past offenses against Madyson Middleton.

fromsfist.com

SF parents

Man Who Killed Maddy Middleton When He Was a Teenager Denied Parole By Jury

Adrian Gonzalez remains imprisoned after a jury ruled he poses a potential threat to public safety, despite previously pleading guilty to murder.

fromThe Mercury News

Concerns about California's SB 1391 raised after jury verdict in Santa Cruz rape and murder case

Adrian Gonzalez poses a continued threat to the public, prompting calls for legal reform regarding juvenile offenders.

fromThe Mercury News

25-year-old killer of Santa Cruz girl to remain in juvenile custody

Adrian Gonzalez to remain in juvenile detention after being deemed a public threat by jury.

25-year-old killer of Santa Cruz girl to remain in juvenile custody

Adrian A.J. Gonzalez remains in juvenile detention, recognized as a public threat by jurors.

7 months ago

Miscellaneous

Trial set to start to determine detention extension for Maddy Middleton's killer

fromsfist.com

SF parents

Man Who Killed Maddy Middleton When He Was a Teenager Denied Parole By Jury

more#public-safety