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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Within what's known as the secure transport industry, it's called “gooning.” Brawny men show up under the cover of darkness and force a teenager into a vehicle, taking them against ...

The Vermont Department of Children and Families announced a new proposal Wednesday for a center for troubled youth in South ...

It’s not at all clear what will happen if the Board of State and Community Corrections determines on Thursday that Los Angeles County’s two juvenile halls remain unsuitable for the confinement of ...

For 12 years, Tacoma Community Boat Builders has provided an unconventional hub for Pierce County juvenile offenders.

Researchers from the United Kingdom found that children exhibiting behavioral problems, even minor ones, are much more likely to grow up to be adults with various problems involving money, personal ...

Reports of abuse, underpaid staff and inadequate mental health support at Connecticut’s group homes for troubled children have prompted an overhaul of the program. The program is keeping the same ...

A 'vicious circle' might exist between screen time and troubled kids Screen time appears to contribute to emotional and behavioral problems In turn, troubled children are more likely to soothe their ...

The mysterious death of a 12-year-old enrolled at a North Carolina wilderness therapy camp for less than a day has exposed a lengthy history of lawsuits and allegations that stretch back more than a ...

We were advised that these youngsters were victims of an ongoing violent and abusive domestic situation. They needed some new experiences, and we wanted to give them an emotional connection with the ...