Juvenile Justice

California's AB 503, known as The End Endless Probation Act, would put limits on youth probation. It was filed inactive this legislative session but will be considered next year.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to expand therapeutic approaches to juvenile detention Wednesday, which includes mentorship, restorative justice programs and more time outdoors.

Six- and 7-year-olds accused of committing felonies in North Carolina will no longer be prosecuted in criminal court under a juvenile justice bill Gov. Roy Cooper signed on Aug. 30.

More than 130 children have been brought back to California and counties now have more than $100 million to develop in-state, locally based programs.

As pandemic lockdowns dragged on, youth in lockups sought to harm themselves. A federal judge has called the situation "constitutionally unacceptable."

In coming years, Washington's Department of Children, Youth, and Families will work to get transition-age youth ready to exit state systems.

A juvenile detention center in Pittsburgh must close by Sept. 18 after findings that staff failed to correct major violations for years.

Illinois youth in juvenile facilities may no longer be thrown into isolation or room confinement as a punishment for their behavior.