Nearly twenty years ago, the Odessa American introduced the community to a determined young man trekking across the state of Texas in a lawnmower to benefit St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. Now a ...

Does sentencing a juvenile offender to life in prison violate the Constitution's prohibition on "cruel and unusual punishment"? The Supreme Court is set to consider that question. The court will hear ...

Milwaukee County has put the finishing touches on a multi-million dollar youth facility at the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center.

A 15-year-old boy was paralyzed from the neck down after a fight in an Ohio youth prison. Video shows one employee managing ...

Kansas lawmakers are considering a 'two strikes' law for juveniles, HB 2329, which critics say would undo successful reforms.

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, ...

In imposing the adult sentence in September 2024, Dellick said Thomas will serve five years of post release control when he leaves adult prison. She gave him credit against his sentence for the ...