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.
During the escape attempt, 100 staff members were scheduled — the minimum needed to run Los Padrinos — for the shift, but only 40 showed up
The emergency plan will shift a minimum of 200 probation officers to Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall and at least 50 officers to the Barry J. Nidorf Secure Youth Treatment Facility on 90-day rotation
Some of the proposed legislation would make all state prisoners serve 85% of their sentences before they’re eligible for early release as a reward for good behavior
Four Berks County juvenile probation drug-and-alcohol specialists work around the clock meeting with juveniles and their families to help them stay clean and sober
Issued an opinion saying Martez Brown should be sentenced to 80 years for slayings of Stephen Streeter and Keya Prince during a robbery
State’s highest court struck down mandatory life sentencing for young offenders in December
Supporters say she remains in isolation to the detriment of her mental health
Experts say findings could lead to better training for COs on how to deal with the possible symptoms of such trauma
Advocates and officials with the Department of Children and Families are starting to talk privately about getting the 16-year-old out of prison and crafting a suitable treatment program
The two staff members were taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, where they were treated and released
Worked with juvenile offenders, took that experience into a school setting
Dr. Joseph Fitzpatrick is currently the Deptartment of Corrections’ clinical director and associate commissioner for juvenile services
23 incidents in the first two months of this year put Long Creek on a troubling pace for almost 140 attacks in 2014
A ninth case is pending
Youth development specialists impact juveniles
The Feb. 14 beating was one of 188 assaults on workers at Long Creek since 2007
Bill designed to provide a long-term funding solution to the cash-strapped ranch for juvenile offenders in Sedgwick County died in the House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee on Tuesday
Pinellas County deputy was arrested Monday for striking a 15-year-old inmate last summer and lying about his motives
Will receive the sixth annual Tony Hill Award during this year’s 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation
Allocated more than $360 million for 2015
Rep. plans to introduce a bill this week that would separate facilities for juvenile offenders into a different class from facilities that house children in the Department of Children and Families system in terms of funding and regulations
Workers are seeking jobs elsewhere because of the uncertain future of the program for troubled boys
Hopes the program makes students think twice before taking a step in the wrong direction
More than 300 jobs lost
Missouri is part of a movement to limit juveniles in adult courts and prisons
Assumption sheriff directs new facility for juvenile offenders
Goldman Sachs stands to make a profit of $9.6M if the program prevents enough juvenile offenders from reoffending
Former West Virginia Industrial Home for Youth was converted to a prison this year following a lawsuit over treatment of juvenile offenders at the facility
Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act will soon change how the state treats offenders younger than 18
Since late October, Florida has granted Youth Services International two new contracts to operate youth prisons
CO said she interacted with inmate every day for several months – until one day he blind sided her with a brutal beating
Boy is being charged as an adult with hate crimes after authorities say he set another teenage boy wearing a skirt on fire on a public bus
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