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Kansas juvenile facilities are now filled with older, higher-risk youth, raising urgent calls for better mental health resources and legislative reforms.

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Juvenile services: KJCC holds older, higher‑risk youth; KDOC, providers and law enforcement debate HB 2329 changes to juvenile code
Deputy Secretary Megan Milner told the committee that the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex now houses a disproportionately older population (about 95% are 16+). KDOC, local providers and law enforcement described gaps in residential capacity for complex mental‑health cases and offered competing views on HB 2329 — a bill proposing longer limits,
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November 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Michigan court leaders are calling for a major shift in child welfare practices, urging for localized intake and better support for foster families to ensure children's safety.

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Court officials urge decentralizing child-protective intake, expanding local services and training
Local juvenile court administrators and family-court practitioners told a Michigan House oversight committee they favor returning parts of child protective services (CPS) intake to local control, adopting risk‑informed screening modeled on juvenile justice reforms, and increasing support for foster and kinship caregivers to reduce costly out‑of‑‑‑‑
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October 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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North Dakota lawmakers are taking crucial steps to enhance victim services, setting the stage for groundbreaking policy changes that could transform lives.

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North Dakota Committee Discusses Child Abuse Prevention Strategies and Future Recommendations
Legislators examine proposed measures to improve child protection and address juvenile justice reform.
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October 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Page County is grappling with tough decisions on juvenile detention funding and mental health services, as board members push for new strategies amid significant cuts.

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Page County Juvenile Detention Meeting Approves 25% Liquidation of Capital Account
Meeting addresses capital account liquidation and mental health program cuts.
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September 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Colorado cut juvenile recidivism from 22% → 14% by shifting from punishment to prevention.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Thurston County is taking bold steps towards affordable housing and juvenile justice reform—discover how these initiatives could reshape our community!

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Affordable Housing Advisory Board discusses community team and juvenile justice reforms
Advisory board reviews community team recruitment and presents updates on juvenile justice age increase.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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A Michigan parent’s heartbreaking testimony reveals the shocking failures of the mental health and juvenile justice systems, leaving families desperate for reform and accountability.

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Parent Advocates for Youth Mental Health Reform Amidst System Ineffectiveness
Family struggles with inadequate mental health support for juvenile in detention system.
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September 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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August 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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$214,000/year to incarcerate a youth. And it increases crime.
The Juvenile Justice Reform Guide shows how prevention + restorative justice reduce recidivism & save money.

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August 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Indianapolis councilors are tackling the tough issues of juvenile record access and due process for arrests, raising vital questions about fairness and community trust.

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Councilors Discuss Juvenile Information Access and Due Process Concerns for Arrests
Councilors address information sharing laws and concerns over due process in arrests.
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August 15, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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Dane County is taking a bold step in juvenile justice reform by approving a vital contract for a secure residential care center, aiming to transform the lives of at-risk youth.

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Dane County Council Approves Fund Transfer for Badger Prairie Healthcare Equipment
Council unanimously approves equipment fund transfer to enhance Badger Prairie Healthcare facilities.
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August 8, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Captain Ketner reveals the strains on Kent County law enforcement as new legislative changes bring both hope and challenges in expunging criminal records and reforming the juvenile justice system.

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Captain Ketner addresses record expungement and juvenile justice failures in legislative session
Captain Ketner highlights challenges in criminal record expungement and juvenile justice reforms.
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July 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Dallas County is facing an alarming jail overcrowding crisis that could lead to dire consequences if immediate reforms aren’t implemented.

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Dallas County officials discuss jail overcrowding and seek Miami model solutions
Officials highlight urgent jail overcrowding crisis and explore Miami's successful model for reform.
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July 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Douglas County is investing $909 million to tackle youth violence and overhaul its juvenile justice system, but are these efforts enough to address the root causes?

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Commissioners discuss $909M juvenile justice funding and ongoing youth program challenges
Commissioners evaluate substantial funding aimed at addressing youth justice and community disparities.
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July 9, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Community leaders are rallying to save vital youth services in San Francisco as funding cuts threaten programs that support justice-involved youth and promote rehabilitation over incarceration.

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Youth Advocates Push for Community-Based Support Over Juvenile Justice System
Speakers advocate for better programs and funding to support youth outside of incarceration.
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July 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Dorchester County Council is sounding the alarm on juvenile justice reform, pushing for urgent legislative changes in the wake of rising crime and community fear.

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Maryland Council prioritizes juvenile justice reforms for 2026 legislative session
Council approves juvenile justice initiatives amid rising community crime concerns and safety fears.
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June 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Rehabilitation vs. Punishment in Juvenile Justice System: A Sociological Analysis.
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May 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Montana's new House Bill 173 could revolutionize youth care in the juvenile justice system, aiming for rehabilitation over punishment.

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Montana Legislature defines short-term detention centers and youth assessment facilities
Legislature clarifies definitions for youth detention and evaluation services in HB 173.
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March 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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A shocking 20% of children in Minnesota's detention facilities are there due to acute mental health issues, highlighting a crisis that demands immediate action.

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Senate file 2546 addresses youth mental health crisis in Minnesota detention facilities
Senate file 2546 aims to integrate mental health services for children in detention facilities.
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March 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Nebraska lawmakers are debating a controversial bill that could disrupt vital support for at-risk youth by raising the truancy petition age from 11 to 13.

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Nebraska bill raises truancy petition age, concerns over early intervention services arise
Experts express fears that raising truancy age disrupts support for at-risk youth.
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March 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Maryland is taking a bold step toward juvenile justice reform by reallocating $500,000 to community programs aimed at preventing youth delinquency.

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Budget bill reallocates $500K for juvenile crime prevention initiatives
Legislators approve $500K transfer to support Juvenile State Match grant program
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March 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Bonner County is witnessing a remarkable drop in youth arrests, signaling a positive shift in juvenile justice efforts and community support for at-risk youth.

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Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections reports drop in youth arrests for 2024
2024 youth arrests in Bonner County decreased by 38 compared to the previous year.
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March 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Wayne County is taking a bold step to tackle the mental health crisis by hiring retired Judge Freddie Burden Jr. to enhance services and support for vulnerable populations.

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Wayne County hires Judge Freddie Burden Jr. to consult on mental health initiatives
Judge Burden to enhance mental health services and juvenile justice in Wayne County.
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March 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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The Tennessee House of Representatives made waves this week by championing local sports achievements and advancing critical healthcare and tax reforms that could reshape the state's future.

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Tennessee House advances bills on juvenile justice and DNA collection from death row inmates
House passes legislation to improve juvenile justice reviews and collect DNA from death row inmates.
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March 15, 2025 at 2:35 AM