"This is an extremely disturbing situation," Assistant Chief Deputy Wesley Richerson said during a news conference on Monday.

Letter to Tonya Burton, who ran Adair County facility for 10 years, says she faced discipline if she stayed on the job.

Federal investigation into alleged mistreatment of youths in state custody continues, has no end date in sight.

Despite an order by state regulators to close the facility, Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall was continuing to house youth detainees Thursday.

We’re not meeting the moment to protect public safety or to provide intervention for juveniles who really need it,” said Rep.

Westmoreland County’s juvenile detention center could double its capacity this spring, officials said Monday. Eight juveniles were housed at the Hempfield facility, filling every available bed.

GREENVILLE — After lying empty for three years, the Greenville County Juvenile Detention Center finally has a path to reopening. But the issue that prompted its closure in the first place hasn ...

Sandy Fonzo, whose late son fell victim to a massive 'kickback' scheme in Pennsylvania, spoke out against Biden's decision to commute the judge's sentence who took in millions to lock up juveniles.