Maryland’s insistence on being out of step with the rest of the country is long overdue for course correction.

Punishment provides immediate, visible results, while empowering youth requires patience, understanding and time.

The commission to address issues within the state’s juvenile system held its first meeting Wednesday, with the mission to redefine how people discuss youth who get into trouble. “I care about people ...

Mike Kehoe made juvenile justice reform a top priority, and Missouri lawmakers are taking action. A new bill being considered ...

Former Judge Mark Ciavarella leaves the federal courthouse in Scranton after proceedings in his 2011 trial on corruption charges. It may seem like ancient history, but the “kids for cash” scandal that ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In less than two months, at least five juveniles escaped from North Carolina juvenile detention facilities. Those escapes are symptoms of what Wake County District Attorney ...

As school arrests rise, a look at what happens inside Leon County juvenile court to get students back on track.

Some youth in Guam’s juvenile justice system are being held confined longer than required, not because of new offenses or ...