Additional articles to be uploded 6-17-2009
Virginia
Norfolk meeting explores racial gap in juvenile justice
The Virginan-Pilot, January 25, 2009
Are we ready to close psychiatric units for children?
Daily Press, January 25, 2009
Safety Net in the Balance (closure of CCCA)
Richmond Times Dispatch, January 25, 2009
A criminal disparity between black and white youth
The Virginan-Pilot, January 24, 2009
Setting Stage for Tragedy? (closure of CCCA)
Daily Progress, January 22, 2009
School Zero Tolerance (Richmond)
Style Weekly, January 21, 2009
Va. Proposal Puts MH Safety Net for Children on Chopping Block
Washington Post, January 19, 2009
Put Breaks on Closing
The News Virginian, January 14, 2009
Who Will Stand Up for Virginia's Children
Washington Post, January 11, 2009
Council moves to block CCCA Closing
News Leader, January 9, 2009
Parents of Virginia 6-year-old who drove car due in court
The Virginian-Pilot, January 7, 2009
Study to put Va. juvenile justice issues before lawmakers
The Virginian-Pilot, January 5, 2009
Time to rethink goals of prison
The Virginian-Pilot, January 5, 2009
Prince William Teen Charged in Shootings
The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Dec 23, 2008
Student Arrest At School in Chester
The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Dec 17, 2008
Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents to close; new Western State Hospital announced
News Leader, December 17, 2008
Thomas Dale High School Student Charged In “Hit List" Case
The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Dec 16, 2008
'Legal giant' R. Shepherd Jr. dies at 71
The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Dec 14, 2008
Lawmakers, Va. high court disagree on judge evaluations
The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Dec 12, 2008
Don't Balance Budget On Our Kids' Backs
The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Nov 18, 2008
New Judge Named to Juvenile Drug Court
The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Friday, August 22, 2008
2 accused of aiding suspects get bond
The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Aug 15, 2008
5 accused of helping suspects
The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Aug 13, 2008
Children Need Permanent Families
Anne Holton, The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Thursday, Jul 31, 2008
Richmond's chief administrative officer resigns
The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Jul 30, 2008
Richmond's top bureaucrat quits
The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Jul 30, 2008
Panelists look back at segregation in Va.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Jul 20, 2008
Sentence for I-64 sniper, 16, suspended
The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Jul 9, 2008
Sniper sentence suspended
The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Jul 8, 2008
Teen in sniper case will go to juvenile center
The Richmond Times-Dispatch,
Jul 8, 2008
Model behavior at detention center
The Richmond Times-Dispatch -
Saturday, June 13, 2008
Virginia kids do well, with 1 exception
The Richmond Times-Dispatch -
Thursday, Jun 12, 2008
We Must Ease the Process for Children to Receive MH Care
Richmond Times-Dispatch - May 4, 2008
Teens arrested for underage drinking at Midlo home
Midlothian Exchange - Apr 29, 2008
Youth Court offers lessons in justice
Richmond Times-Dispatch - Apr 28, 2008
New Orleans, new life
Richmond Times-Dispatch - Apr 27, 2008
Teens will be charged as juvenile in I-64 case
The Richmond Times-Dispatch -
Thursday, Apr 24, 2008
Anne Holton speaks at VSU today
Richmond Times-Dispatch - Apr 24, 2008
Police charge teen in stabbing of 3 Beach Kroger employees
Virginian-Pilot, April 9, 2008
Youth Advocate Urges Reforms
Virginia Lawyers Weekly, April 7, 2008
When Is an Adolescent an Adult? Grown-Ups Seem Confused
Richmond Times-Dispatch - Apr 18, 2008
Youth Court offers students lessons in dispensing justice
Richmond Times-Dispatch - Apr 14, 2008
Jailing young offenders poses dilemma
Virginian-Pilot, April 9, 2008
Senate panel backs changing how teens are charged as adults Associated Press, April 2008
Residential Services Are Essential for Virginia's At-Risk Youth
Richmond Times-Dispatch - Mar 18, 2008
Major changes announced in Richmond agencies
Richmond Times-Dispatch - Mar 17, 2008
Norfolk teen pleads guilty in Church Street murder of 15-year-old - By: Virginian-Pilot, March 12, 2008
Scott bill would assist teens
Richmond Times-Dispatch - Feb 27, 2008
Bucking Trend, Norfolk Juvenile Center is Below its Capacity
Virginian-Pilot, September 10, 2007
Outside of Virginia
Tune in to listen to Juvenile Justice Matters: An Update on
Juvenile Justice Reform in Oregon
Interview with Oregonians Shannon Wight, of Partnership for Safety and Justice, and Multnomah County Spokesperson Jason Ziedenberg. Originally Aired
Helping States Make Good Choices
New York Times (Editorial), Jan 23, 2009
At opening, teens show life "on the inside"
New Haven Independent, CT, Jan 23, 2009
Guest opinion: Seeking justice for crimes - and youngsters
Tucson Citizen, AZ, Jan 21, 2009
More Juveniles Sent To Adult Court (video)
WSMV-TV, Nashville TN, Jan 21, 2009
Khadr Trial Suspended
www.thestar.com, Jan 21, 2009
Defense in Oxnard school shooting case seeks refiling in juv. court
Los Angeles Times, Jan 19, 2009
Big Ideas for Barack Obama
http://newswire.ascribe.org, Jan 15, 2009
Can Maricopa County’s Juvenile-Justice System Fix Troubled Teens? Rarely, One Judge Laments
Phoenix New Times, January 13, 2009
The Principals Office First
The NY Times,
Jan 5, 2009
Conference call for youth crime...
The Northern Rivers Echo, www.echonews.com, Jan 7, 2009
Injuries in juvenile justice facilities spike in 2008...
SoMdNews.com Wed Jan 7 2009
Teen cousins in custody after drive-by shootings...
Hayward Daily Review Wed Jan 7 2009
New head for Oxley police...
Brisbane Quest News Wed Jan 7 2009
Young peoples ideas called for...
Whitehaven News Wed Jan 7 2009
Web test in doubt...
Crains NY Business Wed Jan 7 2009
At core of issue, children at risk...
Southwest Florida Herald Tribune Wed Jan 7 2009
Children's Czar...
South East Missourian.com Wed Jan 7 2009
Grant Foundation funding Harvard progrms hit in Madoff scheme...
U-Wire.com Wed Jan 7 2009
Grant Foundation Hit in Madoff Scheme...
Harvard Crimson Wed Jan 7 2009
Lucid plea, bum joke...
Philippine Daily Inquirer Wed Jan 7 2009
First Years: Early experiences have lifetime impact...
Commercial Appeal Wed Jan 7 2009
Wanted: Juvenile Detention Center; Money is uncertain...
Jackson Hole Star-Tribune Wed Jan 7 2009
Lots of issues will face legislators when they return...
Advance Monticellonian Wed Jan 7 2009
Proposed Cuts To Social Services Come Under Fire...
Media Awareness Project Wed Jan 7 2009
Wanted: Juvenile Detention Center; Money is uncertain...
Casper Star Tribune Wed Jan 7 2009
Proposed cuts come under fire...
Corrections Connection Wed Jan 7 2009
PR Newswire Provides Grant to A New Day Youth and Family Services - Albuquerque
AOL News (PR Newswire), http://news.aol.com, Jan 5, 2008
12-year-old Arizona boy guilty in mom's shooting
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Jan 4, 2009
Madoff Scam Claims JEHT, Picower Foundations
Youth Today, Dec 30, 2008
Correction: Meltdown-Juvenile Justice
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Dec 29, 2008
Big Brothers Big Sisters Head to Leave This Summer
Youth Today, Dec 29, 2008
Cash-Strapped States Cut Juvenile Justice Programs
The NY Times,
Dec 26, 2008
A state-by-state look at juvenile justice cuts
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Dec 26, 2008
Madoff Revelations Tip Tragic Dominoes
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Dec 21, 2008
Obama’s Transition Team for Youth-Serving Agencies
Youth Today, Dec 18, 2008
Advocates Ask Obama for W.H. Youth Office
Youth Today, Dec 18, 2008
Letting the Media Wolf in the Door
Youth Today, Dec 17, 2008
Big Banks, Bigwigs Among Schemed
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Dec 17, 2008
Violent Crime Rate in 2007 at About the Same Level in 2005
AOL News (US Newswire), http://news.aol.com, Dec 17, 2008
Alleged Madoff fraud has worldwide exposure
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Dec 15, 2008
One in Every 31 U.S. Adults Were in Prison or Jail or on Probation or Parole in 2007
AOL News (US Newswire), http://news.aol.com, Dec 11, 2008
Victims of Crime to Benefit From Grants Awarded by Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
AOL News (US Newswire), http://news.aol.com, Dec 11, 2008
Dept of Justice Officials Visit Newport News Weed and Seed Site
AOL News (PR Newswire), http://news.aol.com, Dec 12, 2008
Inquiry Ordered Into School Graves
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Dec 10, 2008
Unknown graves at Fla. reform school investigated
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Dec 9, 2008
New Gates Grants to Help Youths Get Through College
Youth Today, Dec 9, 2008
Dear Obama Claus: Juvenile Justice
Youth Today, Dec 8, 2008
Atlantic Philanthropies Hires New Children and Youth Director
Youth Today, Nov 3, 2008
Bush Signs Remaining Youth-Directed Bills
Youth Today, Oct 15, 2008
Teens Among Children Abandoned at Nebraska Hospitals
Youth Today, Sep 26, 2008
Hearing on Justice Programs in September
Youth Today, Aug 26, 2008
Another State Bans Prone Restraints
Youth Today, Aug 26, 2008
Changes in Abstinence Grants Draw Suspicion
Youth Today, Aug 26, 2008
Say Y.E.S. To Crime Prevention
Tampa Bay Online Tues, Aug 12, 2008
Time to get a handle on youth crime
Brampton Guardian Tues, Aug 12, 2008
Shoplifting is small crime with huge ramifications
Seattle Post Intelligencer Tues, Aug 12, 2008
CRIME: Kennewick teen suspected of stealing X-Box
Tri-City Herald Online Tues, Aug 12, 2008
Boy, 14, charged in 9-year-olds sexual assault
Index Journal Tues, Aug 12, 2008
Gangs fill a void in lives of young
Huddersfield Daily Examiner Tues, Aug 12, 2008
Crime:Bill offers info on youth offenders
TelstraClear Tues, Aug 12, 2008
Department of Justice Announces New Anti-Gang Funding to Chicago and Detroit
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Aug 11, 2008
Nebraska official wins national award
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Aug 7, 2008
State uniting social services at single sites
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Aug 7, 2008
Providence Service Corporation Releases Second Quarter Results
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Aug 6, 2008
La. youth prisons chief drew critics
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Aug 3, 2008
Judge: Reforms too slow in Calif.'s youth prisons
Washington Post, August 2, 2008
Texas ranks first in juvenile prison sexual abuse
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Aug 1, 2008
Bill Would Ban Detention for Status Offenders
Youth Today, Jul 31, 2008
Juvenile Justice Organizations and Advocates Applaud Senate Judiciary Members on the Approval of Strong JJDPA Legislation
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Jul 31, 2008
Boy, 12, confined for killing man
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Jul 31, 2008
Court OKs documentary maker inside Lake Co. court
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Jul 31, 2008
In 2005 and 2006 More Than 4,000 Allegations of Sexual Violence Were Reported in Juvenile Facilities
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Jul 31, 2008
Louisiana's Juvenile Justice Chief Quits
AOL News, http://news.aol.com, Jul 26, 2008
Default Judgment on JJDPA
Youth Today, Jul 17, 2008
Bill Would Increase Juvenile Justice Funding
The News Journal, July 16, 2008
Some changes would improve legislation in the Senate
The Washington Post, July 13, 2008
Children in Jail
The New York Times (editorial response), Jul 7, 2008
Don't Teach Our Children Crime
Editorial: The New York Times, Jul 3, 2008
Reforming Juvenile Injustice
The Huffington Post, July 2, 2008
Study recommends ways to improve juvenile justice in Afghanistan
Unicef, www.unicef.org, Jul 1, 2008
Arizona courts trying alternative juvenile justice
Arizona Daily Star, June 30, 2008
House Passes Bill to Monitor Residential Facilities
Youth Today, June 27, 2008
Medicaid Rule Changes Delayed
Youth Today, June 27, 2008
JJDPA Reauthorization Introduced
(Senate Version Could Boost Funding for Field)
Youth Today, June 27, 2008
Editorial: Momentum builds for juvenile justice reform
Shreveport Times, June 18, 2008
JJDPA Reauthorization Introduced
Youth Today, June 25, 2008
When 'off the streets' isn't good enough
Star Tribune, June 17, 2008
Things looking up for Alabama children
Birmingham News, June 13, 2008
Youth lockup options sought at state forum
Worcester Telegram & Gazett, June 7, 2008
Childish behavior; criminal behavior
Huntsville Times, June 1, 2008
Columbia teen, tried as adult, gets 55 years in murder case - Baltimore Examiner, May 30, 2008
Progress in juvenile justice helps kids and community
IEditorial: Indianapolis Star, May 28, 2008
Problem students in pipeline to prison
Boston Globe, May 28, 2008
Transforming juvenile justice
Indianapolis Star, May 27, 2008
Internet gives graffiti vandals a global audience
Los Angeles Times, May 28, 2008
Youth lockup doesn't work and isn't fair
Worchester Telegram, May 23, 2008
Children in Adult Jails
The New York Times, May 23, 2008
Some county officials leery of bill that would treat many 17-year-old offenders as juveniles
Chicago Tribune, May 21, 2008
I-Team: Criminal Kids Locked Up
KLAS-TV (Video included), May 20, 2008
Judging kids is a mix of hope, heartbreak
Press-Telegram, May 20, 2008
A historical struggle: Punishment or rehabilitation?
Press-Telegram, May 20, 2008
Advocates call D.C. Jail juvenile lock-down 'inhumane'
DC Examiner, May 17, 2008
Sentencing option needed for juvenile offenders
Morning Sentinel, May 17, 2008
Onalaska woman honored for justice work
Onalaska Community Life, May 16, 2008
New Maine law allows 'blended sentences'
The Boston Globe, May 13, 2008
House mulls change in sentencing rules
The Providence Journal, May 13, 2008
Governor signs Juvenile Justice Act pushed by Chief Justice Cobb
The Montgomery Independent, May 12, 2008
Children go to jail, for lack of options
Boston Globe, May 12, 2008
Wyoming needs to work on juvenile justice reform
Casper Star-Tribune, May 8, 2008
Washington Targets Behavior Modification Programs
Youth Today, May 1, 2008
Another suspect arrested in restaurant holdup
San Francisco Chronicle, April 25, 2008
Teen Faces Terrorism Charges After Kidnapping Classmate
ABC Good Morning America, April 23, 2008
Kids in Trouble
The News & Observer, April 23, 2008
Former prisoners, youth advocates share downside of trying minors as adults- American Observer (Text and Video), April 23, 2008
Trend: Teen-on-Teen Crime
WRAL-TV, April 22, 2008
Evening Reporting Center Opens in Greene County, Missouri
Springfield News-Leader, April 18, 2008
New Jersey Juvenile Lockup Could Be Closed
Asbury Park Press on April 16, 2008
Mental illness, addiction and crime
Opinion from the Huntsville Times, April 13, 2008
Sex abuse, violence alleged at teen jails across U.S.
Produced by CNN, April 4, 2008
Second Chance Law: Now, It’s About the Funding
Youth Today, April 1, 2008
Medicaid's Buried Treasure for
Juvenile Justice Detention center creates a clinic with money you think you can't get
Youth Today, April 1, 2008
Missouri's Humane and Sensible Approach to Juvenile Justice
Huffington Post, March 18, 2008
The Reception Center in Northeast
Portland has become a national model for youths who commit minor crimes
The Oregonian, January 14, 2008
County seeks alternatives to juvenile lockups
Tuscaloosa News, December 13, 2007