We've shipped LETTERS TO A YOUNG INMATE initiative starter kits to all the juvenile detention sites in Washington (as well as sites in 9 other states). Sponsor an initiative starter kit for $100. More info: letterstoayounginmate.org | #prison #mentor #writingcommunity #JuvenileDetention #letters

We've shipped LETTERS TO A YOUNG INMATE initiative starter kits to all the juvenile detention sites in Washington (as well as sites in 9 other states). Sponsor an initiative starter kit for $100. More info: letterstoayounginmate.org | #prison #mentor #writingcommunity #JuvenileDetention #letters

Franklin County commissioners authorize assessor recruitment, accept Benton County settlement and direct counsel on juvenile services The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, authorized the assessor to begin recruiting replacements for two appraiser positions, accepted a CR-2A settlement with Benton County (case 26-2-00046-39) and authorized county counsel to send correspondence to superior court on juvenile detention and probation services.

Franklin County commissioners took decisive actions to recruit new appraisal staff and settle litigation with Benton County, paving the way for crucial improvements in county services.

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#FranklinCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #CommunityRecruitment #LegalSettlement #JuvenileDetention

Judiciary requests more staff and funding for treatment/mental-health courts and juvenile facilities; some opioid and pretrial funding reduced in governor rec. Supreme Court clerk Betsy Ledgerwood told legislators the judiciary needs additional FTEs for juvenile detention, mental-health courts and language access; the governor recommended some requests but cut opioid treatment funding and did not approve several NDIs; the judiciary says statutory pay obligations constrain options.

Missouri's judiciary is facing critical funding cuts while urgently requesting more resources for treatment courts and juvenile facilities—can they navigate these challenges?

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#MO #CitizenPortal #LanguageAccess #JuvenileDetention #MentalHealthCourts #MissouriJudiciary

Wayne County approves one-year limited-use agreement to house up to two juveniles for U.S. Marshals Service The commission approved a one-year limited-use agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service to house as many as two juveniles in the county juvenile detention facility, not to exceed $292,000 total at $400 per day per minor.

Wayne County's Commission just approved a controversial deal with the U.S. Marshals to house two juveniles at a staggering $400 a day—what does this mean for the community?

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#WayneCounty #MI #CitizenPortal #GovernmentAgreements #JuvenileDetention #WayneCountyJuveniles

Just dropped. S6E4: "Robert S. (Student/Alumnus) // Interview and Catch Up" - Featuring a recent talk with a student from our first ever workshop--July 8, 2015. On Spotify, Apple, or here: undergroundwriting.org/podcast/2026... | #arts #writingcommunity #podcast #writing #poetry #juveniledetention

Advocates have pushed for the detention center to reopen since it was closed in 2022. Despite broad agreement that a local facility would be beneficial, staffing challenges are the main barrier. #detentioncenter #juveniledetention #Mecklenburg #NC

Jefferson County officials weigh converting old jail into local juvenile facility, seek firm cost estimates County leaders discussed converting the county’s unused jail into a juvenile detention and treatment facility, aiming to open initially with 8 male and 8 female beds and targeting January 2027; officials requested additional contractor bids, operational cost data and potential grant funding before a budget vote in February.

Jefferson County is on the verge of transforming its unused jail into a juvenile facility, aiming for a January 2027 launch to better serve local youth.

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#JeffersonCounty #IN #JeffersonCountyJuvenileFacility #JuvenileDetention #CitizenPortal #YouthRehabilitation

Advocates have pushed for the detention center to reopen since it was closed in 2022. Despite broad agreement that a local facility would be beneficial, staffing challenges are the main barrier. Full story at www.nchealthnews.org #juveniledetention #detention #detentioncenter #Mecklenburg #NC

Amid shortage of juvenile detention beds, a facility in Mecklenburg sits empty Advocates have pushed for the detention center to reopen since it closed in 2022, but staffing challenges remain the main barrier.

Advocates have pushed for the detention center to reopen since it was closed in 2022. Despite broad agreement that a local facility would be beneficial, staffing challenges are the main barrier. #juveniledetention #detention #Mecklenburg #NC
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TACIR draft urges state support for West Tennessee juvenile detention beds and stronger oversight of local facilities A TACIR draft report finds planned DCS construction likely meets adjudication capacity statewide but recommends state help fund a new pre‑adjudication juvenile detention center in West Tennessee, licensing and financial penalties for locally operated detention centers, and more funding for community‑based alternatives and risk assessment tools.

A recent TACIR draft report reveals a critical shortage of pre-adjudication juvenile detention beds in West Tennessee, urging state support and stronger oversight to protect our youth.

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#TN #CommunitySupport #YouthReform #JuvenileDetention #TennesseeJuvenileJustice

Just dropped. S6E3: "Thanks !" - Featuring a poem by Dustin (student at our Community Justice Center site) and a year-end writing exercise for listeners. On Spotify, Apple, or here: undergroundwriting.org/podcast/2025... | #arts #writingcommunity #podcast #writing #poetry #juveniledetention

State's attorney reports JDAI steering committee appointment and new role on open‑meetings commission Michael Smith, the state's attorney, briefed the commission on recent appointments: membership on the state JDAI steering committee and leadership roles on the state's open‑meetings commission and a related task force. He described attending an out‑of‑state JDAI conference and plans to work on legislative clarifications to open‑meetings law.

Michael Smith is stepping up for juvenile justice and transparency, taking on key roles in initiatives that could reshape diversion practices and clarify open-meeting laws in South Dakota.

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#ClayCounty #SD #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupports #JuvenileDetention

New fraud claims in L.A. County's $4-billion sex settlement leave victims outraged A law firm involved in L.A. County's $4-billion sex abuse settlement asked for a claim to be dismissed after a Times investigation uncovered two allegations of fraud. Now, two more plaintiffs have come forward to say they invented their claims in exchange for cash.

[Descriptions of Childhood Sexual Abuse]

CPH Daily Bulletin 10/16/2025

New fraud claims in L.A. County’s $4-billion sex settlement leave victims outraged

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#LosAngeles #JuvenileDetention #Fraud

Hardin County Supervisors Approve Settlement with Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center Supervisors unanimously approve resolution to settle claims regarding juvenile detention issues.

Winnebago County Supervisors have taken a monumental step toward resolving critical issues at the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center with a unanimous settlement approval.

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#WinnebagoCounty #IA #CommunityCollaboration #CitizenPortal #JuvenileDetention #LegalResolution

Today for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday, I'm featuring SAM by Eric Walters. susanuhlig.com/2025/09/sam/

#amreading #kidlit #middlegrade #juveniledetention

Just dropped. Season Finale, S5E12: "Gratitude // Wrap Up," featuring four letters of feedback, and one poem by student/alumnus, Victor. On Spotify, Apple, or here: undergroundwriting.org/podcast/2025... | We're back next month! #writingcommunity #podcast #arts #writing #poetry #juveniledetention

Simple truth We did not elect this lunatic Trump destroying Democracy #iMPEACH #DonaldJTrump #IncarcerateEricTrump #ImprisonDonTrumpJr Put #IvanaTrump in a #cell with #ghislanemaxwell @SpeakerJohnson @mjfree @RepMTG @SenSchumer @SpeakerPelosi put @Jim_Jordan in #juveniledetention

Council Debates $256K Budget Increase Amid Public Safety Concerns Council members discuss significant budget adjustments affecting public safety and detention costs.

Henry County Council is grappling with tough budget choices as they debate a $256K increase amid rising public safety concerns and financial strain.

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#HenryCounty #IN #CitizenPortal #JuvenileDetention #HenryCountyPublicSafety #FiscalResponsibility #BudgetAccountability

County reports rising juvenile detention costs amid school violence concerns County highlights $18725 juvenile detention expenditure due to student violence threats in March

Aransas County is grappling with a surge in juvenile detention costs, reaching an alarming $18,725 in March, as officials respond to rising school violence threats.

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#AransasCounty #TX #AransasCountyJuvenileSafety #CommunityCollaboration #CitizenPortal #JuvenileDetention

Commissioner Gonzales secures $125K for new compact excavator in Precinct 3 Commissioner Gonzales wins approval for a $125K Volvo excavator purchase for drainage work.

Commissioner Gonzales just secured a $125,371 Volvo excavator to enhance drainage work and improve safety in San Patricio County!

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#SanPatricioCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #SanPatricioCounty #JuvenileDetention #EmergencyManagement

Local facility addresses juvenile health care enrollment amid uncertainty over funding changes Officials report signing up all new inmates for free health care amid funding uncertainties.

Columbus County officials are grappling with financial uncertainties in juvenile detention and healthcare, raising crucial questions about the future of inmate services.

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#ColumbusCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #InmateHealthcare #JuvenileDetention

Just dropped: S5E9, "Victor Manuel Vivanco Reyes," featuring 4 writings by student/alumnus, Victor, as well as his story as it intersects the current immigration crisis. On Spotify, Apple, or here: undergroundwriting.org/podcast | #writingcommunity #podcast #arts #writing #poetry #juveniledetention

Cochise County Sheriff highlights staffing challenges amid declining cross-border crime Sheriff discusses jail population trends and staffing needs in response to crime reduction.

Cochise County officials are grappling with rising jail populations and staffing challenges, even as cross-border crime declines—what's driving this paradox?

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#CochiseCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #JuvenileDetention #MentalHealthResources

Vermillion implements conditional release program to support at-risk youth Vermillion expands youth support through new conditional release program and local service initiatives.

Clay County is revolutionizing youth services by launching a groundbreaking diversion program aimed at keeping kids out of detention and fostering positive community support.

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#ClayCounty #SD #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #JuvenileDetention #YouthServices #ClayCountyYouth

Multibillion-dollar Settlement Approved in LA County Abuse Case | The Imprint In Los Angeles, a $4 billion settlement has been approved for survivors of sexual assault as children in LA County custody.

$4 Billion Settlement Approved for Survivors of Sexual Abuse While in LA County Custody

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#SexualAssaultLawsuit #FosterCareAbuse #ClassAction #LACounty #JuvenileDetention

Lol alternative pathways to prison has been advocated by every criminologist and the judiciary across Australia for decades. This is what Littlecock is actually saying and have been resisting for decades. What an arse wipe. #juveniledetention

New HB358 bill permits juvenile detention for status offenders and gun law violators HB358 allows secure custody for juvenile gun law violators and status offenders.

Alabama's new HB358 could reshape juvenile justice by allowing detention for young lawbreakers, but is it a step toward accountability or an increase in youth incarceration?

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#AL #JuvenileDetention #JusticeReform #YouthRehabilitation

@The Parenthood: ✨ Quality early #education can halve #juveniledetention rates. ✨
The first five years hold the power to change lives & shape brighter futures. Investing in early #childhood programs isn’t just an act of care—it’s a proven way to transform entire communities.