[Photos] Changing Confinement Culture in Olathe, Kansas; News Roundup
By David Backes, July 12 2013
Juvenile Justice Reform
- [Photos] Changing Confinement Culture in Olathe, Kansas (JJIE.org)
Last month, Richard Ross, the creator of Juvenile In Justice, visited and photographed two juvenile detention facilities in Olathe, Kan., a suburb of Kansas City. This week the photos are featured on Bokeh, JJIE’s multimedia site. - Trial Run for Revised Juvenile Justice System (The New York Times)
In Travis County, juvenile justice officials have decided that they can do a better job than the state in dealing with the most troubled local offenders, considering Texas’ history of scandal and violence in youth lockups. - Summer Jobs May Reduce Teen Violence, Study Says (JJIE.org)
Summer jobs may help reduce violence, according to a recent study that found that low-income Boston teens who held down summer jobs were less likely to engage in violence than teens without jobs. The study, conducted by researchers at Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University, surveyed more than 400 young people who obtained employment last summer through a State Street Foundation youth violence prevention program. - JUVENILE JUSTICE: Families Want Changes (WhoTV.com)
Some Iowa families say the state`s juvenile justice system is broken and they`re suffering because of it. They`re sharing their stories as the state Supreme Court considers making changes. Members of the group Iowa Family Rights met at the Capitol Tuesday claiming parents and grandparents are being denied fair treatment.