A riot broke out during a boxing match at Philadelphia’s juvenile detention center. Now the facility’s license is revoked.
State officials cited a riot that broke out at the center in January, sending some kids to the hospital and endangering ...
Pa. House Democratic lawmakers look to reform juvenile justice system
Democratic lawmakers in Harrisburg introduced legislation aimed at reforming Pennsylvania's juvenile justice system. Six ...
Val Arkoosh: Legislative support is needed to make Pa.’s child welfare overhaul happen
We know improvements to the child welfare system are needed — that’s why we’ve pushed for legislative solutions and taken ...
Local officials advocate for new detention center to handle growing juvenile crime and bed shortages
The center will be located in the renovated former Berks County Youth Detention Center on County Welfare Road, in Bern ...
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Top Pa. court redefines juvenile law
Justice Kevin Dougherty pointed out that Pennsylvania’s protections for juveniles “were not intended to enlarge any substantive rights of juvenile homicide offenders.” Instead, the high ...