juvenile justice reform

Legislation that would move jurisdiction for minors in the adult court system sparked intense debate last week.State Rep. Debra Heffernan’s (D-Bellefonte)…

Some state agencies say Delaware’s juvenile drug court is no longer needed and are calling for a repeal of the state’s Juvenile Drug Court…

Legislation aimed at addressing problems in Delaware’s juvenile justice system is heading to Gov. John Carney’s desk.The three bills are a package of…

Juvenile justice legislation moved through the Delaware General Assembly Tuesday.One measure allows teens who possess a gun while committing a felony to…

Delaware teens now have additional protections in the criminal justice system.Gov. John Carney signed legislation last week reducing the possibility…

Delaware resident Earl Rice, Jr. was serving life in prison without parole – for a crime he committed as a juvenile. But he’s out now: one of many inmates…

Gov. John Carney (D) is reviving an advisory council to look at how to give Delaware’s juvenile justice system a makeover.Originally put together by then…

The Public Defender’s office is teaming up with House Democrats to loosen laws surrounding the juvenile justice system.Lawmakers introduced a package of…

Juvenile offenders will soon get more help navigating the criminal justice system both in and out of the courtroom.The Delaware Public Defender’s office…

A slate of juvenile justice reform measures are making their way through the General Assembly or are awaiting the governor’s signature.House lawmakers…