Kentucky

In the program, inmates can take online classes on information technology, problem-solving, personal development, job skills and other areas

The four have their sentencing postponed as there are additional "targets" that will face charges for participating in or covering up the assault

The juvenile justice bills ended up with bipartisan support, praised by outside observers

All the juveniles have been charged with third-degree assault after attacking COs and the Kentucky State Police

Official: "Detention is ineffective. It's expensive. And it produces even worse conduct. But that's the first instinct: 'Lock 'em up!'"

Another bill is calling for a $500K audit of eight juvenile detention centers

The bill would require youths charged with a serious offense to be evaluated for eligibility in cognitive behavioral therapy or substance abuse treatment

State officials said it's time to ban the detention of youths who are charged with minor status offenses and Class B misdemeanors

A series of assaults, escapes and riots occurred last year at juvenile justice facilities around the state

The suit says counties are unfairly stuck with the costs of housing, feeding and providing medical and psychiatric care for inmates

Youth workers at the detention centers will now be re-classified as COs under the new plan

Former employees claim meal trays and prescription meds were withheld, as well as reports of physical abuse by staff

On Christmas Day five inmates attacked the CO in a common area of the Kentucky State Penitentiary

Trend of violence from some "significantly more violent" male teen offenders is made worse by severe staffing shortage