Missouri House perfects juvenile-justice bill adding prosecutor oversight, data sharing Lawmakers perfected and printed House Bill 24-98, a juvenile-justice package that narrows prosecutorial involvement to serious felonies, extends juvenile biometric records into the 'mule' system for cross-jurisdiction visibility, and removes planned parental-penalty language; three amendments were adopted.

Missouri lawmakers are shaking up juvenile justice with House Bill 24-98, which adds new prosecutorial powers and enhances data sharing while sparking heated debates over privacy and fairness.

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State child advocate warns lawmakers about oversight as DCF contracts with Abraxas for youth facility The Child Youth and Family Advocate told the House Human Services committee that DCF’s contract with Abraxas for West River Haven — signed 12/16/2025 — raises accountability and safety questions after Pennsylvania regulators revoked the company’s license for related failures.

Vermont's Child Advocate raises alarms over proposed budget cuts to prevention programs, highlighting troubling safety concerns linked to a controversial youth facility contract.

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