Youth JusticePennsylvania’s last governor appointed a statewide child advocate. Then the pushback started.Pennsylvania's Child Advocate found herself powerless to investigate complaints or affect policy change. She stepped down, and the post has not been filled.
Youth JusticePennsylvania’s last governor appointed a statewide child advocate. Then the pushback started.Pennsylvania's Child Advocate found herself powerless to investigate complaints or affect policy change. She stepped down, and the post has not been filled.
PhiladelphiaPhilly teens are regularly subjected to illegal lockdowns in detention, city watchdog finds
PhiladelphiaPhilly teens are regularly subjected to illegal lockdowns in detention, city watchdog finds
Youth Justice200 years of locking up children in America: A system to save youth often put them in harm’s way
Youth Justice200 years of locking up children in America: A system to save youth often put them in harm’s way
Youth JusticePhilly locks up kids at one of the highest rates anywhere, despite widespread abuse in juvenile institutionsPennsylvania leaders have acknowledged the harms and abuses in juvenile institutions. Yet Philly remains a national leader in using them.
Youth JusticePhilly locks up kids at one of the highest rates anywhere, despite widespread abuse in juvenile institutionsPennsylvania leaders have acknowledged the harms and abuses in juvenile institutions. Yet Philly remains a national leader in using them.
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia police will stop arresting kids for some crimes under a new diversion programCommissioner Kevin Bethel, who led a similar program in the School District of Philadelphia, said the goal is to address the root causes of behavior and spare kids the trauma of being arrested.
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia police will stop arresting kids for some crimes under a new diversion programCommissioner Kevin Bethel, who led a similar program in the School District of Philadelphia, said the goal is to address the root causes of behavior and spare kids the trauma of being arrested.
Youth JusticePhilly backslid on juvenile justice reform as prosecutors took up a practice DA Krasner called ‘coercive’Five years ago, Philly DA Larry Krasner announced a policy overhaul, while city and state leaders proposed sweeping youth justice reforms. Those calls have faded and some policies appear forgotten.
Youth JusticePhilly backslid on juvenile justice reform as prosecutors took up a practice DA Krasner called ‘coercive’Five years ago, Philly DA Larry Krasner announced a policy overhaul, while city and state leaders proposed sweeping youth justice reforms. Those calls have faded and some policies appear forgotten.
