Juvenile Offenders
Juvenile offenders require specialized approaches within the correctional system to address their unique needs and promote rehabilitation. This directory offers articles and resources on managing and supporting juvenile offenders, including education programs, counseling, and legal considerations. Understanding the distinct challenges of working with juvenile offenders is essential for fostering positive outcomes and reducing recidivism. For related topics, explore our section on Youth Rehabilitation Programs.
The Jonathan Delagrave Youth Center uses natural light, family-style spaces and therapy to reshape juvenile detention
The Department of Juvenile Justice says a toxic workplace culture at Mayfield enabled sexual activity while COs were on duty and youth fights hidden from cameras and supervisors
Narcan was deployed after a large quantity of Xanax was discovered inside the facility, which state officials have deemed unfit to house juveniles
The Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center officers endured a 10-minute assault while stopping a murder suspect from escaping the facility
Justin “Ace” Romero, a longtime independent wrestler, uses his experience in the ring to build trust and guide young offenders at Long Creek Youth Development Center
A California DOJ investigation began after a video was leaked showing one of the “gladiator” fights; COs allegedly encouraged and oversaw 69 fights at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
Officials credit better evaluations, staff training and secure facilities for the decline in state-run detention center violence
Once a semi-pro linebacker, Officer Investigator McRae now uses his coaching skills to connect with at-risk youth inside and outside the correctional system
The Broward Sheriff’s Office currently staffs the facility 24 hours a day but says critical shortages and safety concerns make continued operations unsustainable
Bradley Asbury, now 70, was found guilty of holding down a 14-year-old during a sexual assault by colleagues at the Sununu Youth Services Center
The Probation Department is working to meet staffing requirements by offering $24,000 signing bonuses and a new standby program that pays officers to be “on call”
Green Hill Facility recently announced it would be implementing new restrictions and increased searches after eight contraband-related emergencies in a two-week span
Christy Galindo, beaten with her radio, suffered significant injuries but expressed hope for the juveniles’ futures from her hospital bed
A staffing crisis and unsafe conditions put the facility at odds with state law, but officials argue closure would worsen the system’s problems
Between October 2023 and February 2024, juvenile CO vacancies increased from 15% to 39%; of the 118 officers hired in 2023, 79% had left by August of 2024
The emergency proclamation will activate “disaster service workers” to temporarily take over the civilian duties of probation officers at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
The changes are in response to an inspection report that accused the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center of using seclusion to compensate for staffing shortages
A review found Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center confined juveniles for long periods due to staffing shortages rather than behavioral issues
Gov. Jay Inslee cited a 24% increase in juvenile arrests as the driving force behind the project
Among the terms in the agreement: monthly reports from an independent monitor, timely use-of-force reviews, an ombudsman for youth grievances and more cameras
The state report says the Connecticut Department of Correction is overusing isolation and not addressing the trauma experienced by incarcerated youth
Five senior COs and one sergeant are accused of filing false reports regarding an incident that took place in April 2020 at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility
The Deep Creek Youth Academy inmates assaulted an officer with a sock filled with a shower head; they then overpowered him, taking his keys and radio
A notice states Los Angeles County failed to address long-standing staffing shortages, requiring Los Padrinos to be emptied by Dec. 12
State regulators warned the county that Los Padrinos did not reach a mandated ratio of one officer per 10 youths for 15 of 87 shifts in July
The agreement includes a behavior management program and a skills-based curriculum with daily structured activities at the Manson Youth Institution
A 2017 lawsuit led to a consent decree banning punitive confinement and the use of pepper spray at Lincoln Hills-Copper Lake Schools
The juveniles from Long Creek Youth Development Center led police on a three-day manhunt; they stole at least three cars and crashed two during that time
The 18-year-old, who had been on the run since April 1, escaped after he pushed a corrections officer, causing her to fall and hit her head
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