juvenile detention

The Newport facility will house every girl in Kentucky's juvenile justice system, meaning girls from elsewhere in the state will need to be moved to Campbell County and further away from their homes.

Juvenile detention officials say staff shortages and overcrowding are among the challenges that led to fires, and an escape at a Jefferson County facility.

Lawmakers grilled state officials about excessive force and abuse of minors in Kentucky’s juvenile detention facilities on Thursday.

The state Supreme Court is considering a case that could pave the way for nearly 200 people to be released from prison for crimes they committed as…

Hundreds of youth workers at Kentucky’s juvenile detention facilities will soon see a 20% hike in their pay. Governor Matt Bevin made the announcement…

A juvenile is in the McCracken County Juvenile Detention Center after making "social media posts that caused concern" on Instagram directed towards…

One year ago today, 16-year-old Gynnya McMillen died alone in a locked room inside a Kentucky juvenile detention center.Her death, the first in a Kentucky…

Hopkinsville area educators, social workers, law enforcement and members of the criminal justice system met Tuesday night at the local Boys and Girls Club…

The Human Relations Commission of Hopkinsville is holding an open forum tomorrow night on the effect of Kentucky’s juvenile detention system has on local…

In a demonstration at the state Capitol on Thursday, activists called on Gov. Matt Bevin to make reforms to the state’s juvenile detention system after…