Pittsburgh spends millions on juvenile detention – research points to cheaper, more effective alternatives

Data released in January 2026 to Allegheny County officials offers a clear look at who is being held at Highland Detention Center – and how much it costs taxpayers. The numbers show short stays, ...
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Tennessee bill would allow foster kids to be locked up in juvenile detention without criminal charges

A Tennessee bill could lock up foster kids in juvenile detention — no criminal charges required. DCS backs it, critics call ...

Knox County mayor calls for 'immediate state intervention' at juvenile detention center

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs demanded the county commission wrest control of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention center ...

Tennessee bill could place foster kids in juvenile detention without charges, critics say

Legislation moving through the Tennessee General Assembly would allow children in the state’s foster care system to be placed ...