@citizenptnewsmi.bsky.socialJustices are debating if a go-kart theft is serious enough to send a teen to adult court—could this be a turning point for juvenile justice?
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#MI #CitizenPortal #LegalReform #JuvenileJustice #YouthRehabilitation
@citizenptnewsmi.bsky.socialIn a pivotal court case, the defense argues that if a juvenile has aged out, the only fair remedy is dismissal, not a rehearing that could reopen the door for the prosecution.
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#MI #CitizenPortal #CourtProcedure #LegalReview #JuvenileJustice
@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Supreme Judicial Court is diving deep into whether assaults at Department of Youth Services facilities should trigger harsher penalties under Section 38b, and the arguments are heating up!
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#MA #CitizenPortal #LegalReform #JuvenileJustice #CivicAccountability
@dralegal.bsky.social(4/5) These reforms represent an important step toward protecting the rights of youth with disabilities and creating safer, more rehabilitative conditions in juvenile detention.
@kkr0cks58.bsky.socialJoin us in calling on Governor Shapiro to close Abraxas facilities and protect kids in Pennsylvania. QUICK SIGNATURE: action.momsrising.org/type/closeab... via @momsrising.org #pennsylvania #juvenilejustice #youth&familyjustice
@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialLos Angeles County is set to revolutionize youth visitation rights with the passage of the HUG Act, allowing incarcerated youth the precious opportunity for physical contact with their families.
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#LosAngelesCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #YouthRights #JuvenileJustice
@nationaldesk.bsky.socialGeorgetown researchers found graves of 1,000+ children tied to 40 US reform schools and youth jails in 29 states, NPR says. Largest: 230+ Black boys by Maryland's Cheltenham Youth Detention Center. www.npr.org/2026/10/07/n... #Maryland #JuvenileJustice #BlackHistory #CivilRights #USNews
@citizenptnewsoh.bsky.socialJudge Meyer is advocating for a 5% pay raise for juvenile court staff to tackle retention challenges amidst rising private-sector wages.
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#SenecaCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #SenecaCountyCourts #BudgetTransparency #StaffRetention #JuvenileJustice
@jillsochill.bsky.social**SAVE THE DATE** 11/21! Plus- looking for volunteers! Like Share Join the Fun 🧡
#uprisingyoga #nonprofitorganization #prisonyoga #juvenilejustice #fundraiser
@citizenptnewsnv.bsky.socialThe AB 384 Task Force is kicking off its mission to transform service delivery in Nevada by launching two pivotal work groups aimed at mapping effective programs and enhancing community engagement.
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#NV #CitizenPortal #NevadaTaskForce #EvidenceBased #JuvenileJustice
@usgunviolence.bsky.socialTampa man who shot and killed 15-year-old boy will not face charges
https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-resident-who-shot-killed-15-year-old-boy-wont-face-charges-police
#JuvenileJustice #FloridaCrime #LegalUpdate
@dralegal.bsky.social(4/4) These reforms represent an important step toward protecting the rights of youth with disabilities and creating safer, more rehabilitative conditions in juvenile detention.
@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialA new task force, officially launched on July 9, is focusing on tackling juvenile violent crime in Louisiana with a specialized core of seven agents from the FBI and State Police.
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#LA #CitizenPortal #LouisianaTaskForce #OrganizedCrime #JuvenileJustice #PublicSafety
@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialA $1.21 million upgrade to the aging Juvenile Detention Center sparks debate over the future of youth rehabilitation in Hennepin County.
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#HennepinCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #FacilityImprovements #JuvenileJustice #YouthSafety
@a-theprofessor.bsky.socialTennessee is set to execute Christa Pike tomorrow. My new piece starts closer to home, with a St. Tammany failure-to-report case, and asks what we owe abused kids long before they become cases.
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#ChristaPike #ChildProtection #JuvenileJustice
@wyofile.comData has shown that Wyoming kids often end up in the state’s adult judicial system, where the goal is punishment rather than treatment, training and rehabilitation. What determines when Wyoming kids can be treated like adults in court?
#wyomingnews #juvenilejustice #criminaljustice
@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialWestchester County officials are calling for a takeover of the troubled Woodfield Cottage amid alarming contractor failures that jeopardize youth safety and programming.
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#WestchesterCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #JuvenileJustice #PublicSafety #CivicAccountability
@citizenptnewsla.bsky.socialAfter serving nearly 40 years for an offense committed as a teenager, Kirby Booth's plea for parole was denied, leaving many to wonder about the path to redemption.
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#LA #CitizenPortal #ReentrySupport #LouisianaParole #JuvenileJustice #CivicAccountability
@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialA Texas court is deliberating whether a juvenile could face only probation instead of an adult sentence, raising serious questions about fairness in the legal system.
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#TX #CitizenPortal #LegalReform #JuvenileJustice #TexasJuveniles #CivicAccountability
@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialTexas is revolutionizing juvenile care with new facilities designed to address the unique challenges of youth facing severe behavioral and mental health issues.
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#TX #CitizenPortal #BrazoriaCounty #YouthMentalHealth #JuvenileJustice #FacilityDesign