Disparities persist among KY youth in the juvenile justice system; lawmakers search for solutions
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Black and multiracial youth in Kentucky are more likely to have complaints brought against them…
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Governor plans to reform Dept. of Juvenile Justice to fix gaps in system that has been in place 20+ years
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced plans last week to reform Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ),…
Terry Brooks: Kids don’t need ‘flaws’ and ‘scandals’ – they deserve a justice system that works for them
First, on behalf of Kentucky’s kids, thanks to John Cheves and the Herald Leader for the deep, thoughtful series looking…
New legislation would ban juvenile cases involving kids 12 and under from being brought before a judge
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky kids as young as five or six can legally end up in juvenile…