Youth JusticePhilly is tracking more kids by GPS than ever. Police can request that data, no warrant required.Philadelphia’s juvenile probation system has become more reliant on the devices than ever before — and at a level unmatched in almost any other city.
Youth JusticePhilly is tracking more kids by GPS than ever. Police can request that data, no warrant required.Philadelphia’s juvenile probation system has become more reliant on the devices than ever before — and at a level unmatched in almost any other city.
Youth JusticePennsylvania’s last governor appointed a statewide child advocate. Then the pushback started.
Youth JusticePennsylvania’s last governor appointed a statewide child advocate. Then the pushback started.
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 wayFrom the start, the stated goal was to offer treatment and achieve rehabilitation. But, throughout, there have been allegations of abuse.
Youth Justice200 years of locking up children in America: A system to save youth often put them in harm’s wayFrom the start, the stated goal was to offer treatment and achieve rehabilitation. But, throughout, there have been allegations of abuse.
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.
