Juvenile Corrections in the News

Girl faces charges in bomb threat 

A 13-year-old Nagel Middle School student was arrested Wednesday after she admitted to writing a bomb threat on a bathroom stall at school last week. more...

Arizona Republic, AZ - 13 hours ago... Judge Jonathan Schwartz, who can only recommend but not order the rehab, admitted that the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections was free to make its own ... read entire article...

In New York, a Report Details Abuse and Neglect at 2 State-Run ...

Tulsa World (subscription), OK - 17 hours ago... State Rep. Lucky Lamons, D-Tulsa, said Rader, as well as Oklahoma's other juvenile centers, suffers from chronic understaffing and turnover because of the pay. ...
Source: www.tulsaworld.com

Prison report new political fodder
Baltimore Sun, United States - Oct 8, 2006... Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. has led to increasing violence at the state's juvenile centers and at adult prisons as well. O'Malley ...
Source: www.baltimoresun.com

Two teens arrested in reptile case 

LAS CRUCES, N.M. Two teenagers accused in a break-in at the Reptile Rescue have been arrested by the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department. Authorities say a tip... read entire article...

If not for a two-second distraction and 15 inches of space, a young woman and her baby would still be alive. read entire article...

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - Some inmates from the New Mexico Boys School are being placed at the Youth Diagnostic and Development Center in Albuquerque. But the superintendent at the juvenile lockup has voiced concerns about crowding and keeping separate the dangerous teens from the general population. read entire article...

The state wants to buy the infamous Tallulah juvenile prison from its owners, whose politically tinged deal requires the state to keep paying even though its conditions required removal of all the inmates, Gov. Kathleen Blanco said Tuesday. read entire article...

Who is the biggest threat to student safety Heres a hint: They have locker combinations, and may sit at the next desk. read entire article...

Public Defenders Ask To Unshackle Juvenile Defendants 

Public defenders are arguing that it is unnecessary to shackle juveniles accused of crimes when they are taken to court.
Source: www.nbc6.net

Brazil Court Convicts 14 Jail Workers 
Brazil Court Convicts 14 Workers at Juvenile Jail for Torturing Inmates With Iron Bars, Wood
Source: abcnews.go.com

Assault reported at state juvenile center 
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - A teenager who had recently been sent to the state juvenile jail in Albuquerque alleges he was sexually assaulted by other boys in a shower room.
Source: www.kobtv.com

Three arrested over vandalism incidents

Pontiac Daily Leader, IL - Oct 5, 2006... are a 15-year-old male and a 14-year-old female, who were turned over to the custody of Livingston County Court Services and placed in juvenile centers. ... read rest...

Baltimore Sun, United States - 20 hours ago... Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. has led to increasing violence at the state's juvenile centers and at adult prisons as well. O'Malley ... read rest...

Reno Gazette Journal, NV - Oct 6, 2006... Both recall having worked with Kristaponis on several occasions including juvenile centers, libraries, water sharing and, in Whitten�s case, animal services. ... read rest...