Kentucky admits kids in custody need better mental health care. Is this bill the answer?
Senate Bill 111 would provide mental health care for youths held by state juvenile justice, health and family services.
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Health care is key for youths getting out of prison. A new law helps them get it
In 2024, 100% of children in Texas Juvenile Justice Department facilities needed specialized treatment, including for ...
The court system is shot through with addiction, so let’s start dealing with it
National, state and local data show that our crime and child safety problems are driven largely by addiction and mental ...
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Judges urged to prioritise mental health
Justice Irene Mulyagonja, Chairperson of the Uganda Law Council, emphasized the importance of prioritizing mental health within the justice system.
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Reforming juvenile justice: A path to rehabilitation or a public safety gamble?
Washington's Senate Bill 5296 is igniting intense debate over the future of the state’s juvenile justice system and ...
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Kane County youth gather to promote mental health, foster supportive communities
Sophie Dado had a message for everyone in the room at Elgin Community College. She had written down a quote that stuck with ...
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‘Critical’ need for juvenile court highlighted
A rehabilitative pathway for young offenders through the establishment of a juvenile treatment court is a “critical ...
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McLean County's Juvenile Detention Center among the state facilities not passing inspections. Here's how they hope to improve.
But officials who work with the county's juvenile justice system say they made marked ... "We have mandatory trauma-informed training and mental health first aid," said Suzanne Montoya, director ...