A young person accused of criminal behavior needs to be held accountable. But justice should come as swiftly as possible — and too often in Massachusetts, it doesn’t. Massachusetts needs more Juvenile ...

The juvenile justice system is designed for rehabilitation. Punishment takes a backseat to programs, and judges tend to look upon their dockets with compassion for the complex social issues that give ...

John vowed to make the most of his time in home detention, while he awaited his amenability hearing. His ankle monitor beeped when the power was low, interrupting sleep. But he stayed positive, ...

South Dakota prosecutors filed more juvenile delinquency petitions in fiscal year 2023 than at any time in nearly a decade, according to an annual report presented Wednesday to a state committee. The ...

(The Center Square) – Some parts of juvenile delinquent law in North Carolina changed Sunday, a proposal that has drawn criticism from the governor for running “afoul” of the Raise the Age law.