A 5-year-old girl was assaulted by other children, and a 9-year-old and a 10-year-old are facing serious charges. The case ...

The commission to address issues within the state’s juvenile system held its first meeting Wednesday, with the mission to redefine how people discuss youth who get into trouble. “I care about people ...

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice says it's making reforms and punishing employees who fail to regularly check on ...

Ohio’s juvenile justice system is facing a test that it wasn’t built to handle: A 9-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl are accused of the attempted murder and rape of an autistic girl — a case that ...

About the changes in juvenile justice laws that took effect Friday, some prosecutors, defense attorneys and justice reform advocates agree on one thing: The laws are likely to result in increased ...

Washington’s state advisory board on juvenile justice has called on Gov. Jay Inslee to fire Department of Children, Youth and Families director Ross Hunter amid the agency’s decision to suspend ...

HOUSTON – The Justice Department announced Thursday of its findings that the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) has violated the U.S. Constitution, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities ...

EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- There was an important milestone Thursday for an organization that works to ensure justice for young people in trouble with the law. The Juvenile Justice Initiative, based in ...

Madeline Murray got the chance to see an exciting life-changing moment for some kids who found their permanent home.

His administration has installed new leadership throughout the juvenile justice system, including a new secretary for the ...

Then Democratic Rep. Ross Hunter, left, discusses a state budget proposal in 2015 in Olympia. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte) Washington’s state advisory board on juvenile justice has called on Gov. Jay ...