U.S. Department of Justice opens investigation into conditions at Kentucky youth detention centers
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Justice Department announced Wednesday it has opened a statewide investigation into the conditions…
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KYDJJ to open first female-only juvenile detention center in Newport; recruiting 15 new employees
Beginning this month, females between the ages of 11 to 18 ordered by the courts to secure detention with the…
Graduation Day for youth who earned h.s. diplomas, GED certificates while in DJJ custody or care
Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman and the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) held a commencement ceremony last week to celebrate…
Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice says grant process is open for grants to help at-risk youth
Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice have announced that applications will be available April 12 to…