Advocates argue detention can add to trauma for children who in many cases have already experienced problems before they ever ...

When the Herald-Leader asked about this, the department said it employs two ombudsmen for “monitoring and accountability ...

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice confirmed Tuesday that its investigation uncovered sexual misconduct, fight clubs, and more at the Mayfield Youth Development Center in Graves County. Five ...

The Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center in West Dallas. A female Dallas County Juvenile detention center officer was hospitalized earlier this month after an incident involving a juvenile detainee.