Amid the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force meeting scheduled for April 8, 2020 is officially cancelled.  We remain committed to ensuring
The state Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to order the blanket release of juvenile criminal offenders and delinquents from detention centers over fears that the
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied a request Tuesday to halt all new juvenile detentions and release most juvenile offenders from custody in response to the
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a petition by juvenile justice advocates seeking the release of children in detention facilities during the coronavirus pandemic
Today,34 organizations and individuals dedicated to the health and safety of Philadelphia’s youth signed onto a letter imploring Philadelphia Mayor James Kenney, Philadelphia City
Washington, DC (April 3, 2020) -- Child welfare advocates, policy partners, and young people have come together to launch a campaign to highlight the urgent
 A group of juvenile justice advocates have petitioned Pennsylvania’s highest court, requesting the release of youth in detention centers during the COVID-19 crisis.Â
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