The largest independent school police department in the United States will see its funding drop by...
Juvenile Justice
As Youth Arrests Dwindle, Racial Disparities Widen
Black kids now account for a third of all juvenile arrests in LA, nearly double the percentage from...
County to Boost Art Programs in County Lockup and to Use Art to Prevent Incarceration in the First Place
Updated: This story was updated on March 12, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., to reflect the events of the LA...
California stopped charging parents for kids’ incarceration. So why are some still stuck owing thousands of dollars?
Tens of thousands of families still owe juvenile justice fees that the state has since abolished.
New Youth Council to Advise LA County Officials on Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, and Other Matters Affecting LA’s Kids
UPDATE: This story was updated on Feb. 5, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., to reflect the events of the LA...
Under CA Bill, 18- and 19-year-olds Accused of Crimes Would Stay in Juvenile Court
A new bill announced Tuesday seeks to raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction in California...