A group of parishes along the Mississippi River is seeking more than $36 million in state funds to create a juvenile jail on ...

It's common for young people leaving jails and prisons to end up back behind bars, often after lapses related to untreated ...

An influential Louisiana lawmaker will push for minors to be sent to adult prison for a slew of new crimes if voters approve ...

Commissioners are concerned over the increase in length of stay and the racial disparities in DCYC's latest report.

PURE Academy, which has partnered with Shelby County Juvenile Court to keep young men out of jail, opened its secondary ...

Peoria County State’s Attorney, Jodi Hoos, spoke with WMBD’s “The Greg and Dan Show” this morning about the 15-year-old who ...

A Vernon Parish couple is being accused of child abuse, according to authorities. Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson ...

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard told The Detroit News: "We're really pleased we were able to catch this person, so people can relax." ...

A mother has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after she was charged with the murder of her child who overdosed on her drugs ...

The Buckeye State may be the most progressive in the union when it comes to youth prison reform. You might not guess it from the Republican governor or GOP-dominated legislature, but Ohio is ...

An Owensboro man was arrested on multiple charges after authorities say sexually explicit photos and videos of a juvenile ...