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#public-safety
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

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.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

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.
#california
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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.
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

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.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

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.
#los-angeles
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

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
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

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.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

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.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

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.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

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
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

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.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

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.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

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.
#manslaughter
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Toronto startup

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Toronto startup

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

NYC parents
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Upstate NY teen allegedly murdered girlfriend, 14, when she told him she was pregnant

Teen charged with murdering girlfriend after she revealed pregnancy; he allegedly wanted nothing to do with the baby.
#sentencing
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

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.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

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.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

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
Everyday cooking
fromKqed
1 month ago

'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.
NYC parents
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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.
#law-enforcement
Los Angeles
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

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.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

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.
Los Angeles
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

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.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

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.
fromMission Local
1 month ago

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
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

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.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
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
1 month ago

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.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

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

Los Angeles
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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.
#legal-proceedings
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

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.
SF parents
fromwww.thereporter.com
2 months ago

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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

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.
SF parents
fromwww.thereporter.com
2 months ago

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.
#gang-violence
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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.
#criminal-law
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

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

"There's a meal on his head... It's basically a bounty," recounted the teenager, highlighting how L.A. County probation officers incentivized violence among youths with food rewards.
NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'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
NYC parents
fromMission Local
2 months ago

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.
#crime
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Oakland police catch two juveniles accused of helping steal scooter ahead of deadly late-December shooting

Police officials announced on Thursday the arrests of two boys, ages 13 and 11, in connection to a scooter robbery that led to a fatal shooting.
New York City
Black Lives Matter
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

White teen pleads guilty to trying to drown Black youth at Chatham pond in 2023

A white teen pleaded guilty to attempting to drown a Black boy in a racially charged attack, facing potential sentencing as an adult.
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