MO: Juvenile Justice
Missouri Dems attempt new legislation following parade shooting
Missouri Democrats have filed legislation which would prompt a vote to return gun possession rules to local governments. The move was prompted by a …
Deadly shooting after Chiefs' victory parade renews calls for reform
Wednesday's Kansas City Chiefs' victory parade turned fatal, prompting gun-law activists to call for reform. One person died and three people are in …
Incidentes de aislamiento en escuelas de MO se comparten por primera vez
Los ciudadanos de Missouri ahora pueden ver con qué frecuencia sus escuelas utilizan el aislamiento y la restricción para abordar el comport…
MO Schools' Seclusion, Restraint Incidents Shared for First Time
Missourians can now see how often their schools use seclusion and restraint to address student behavior. A 2021 law requires that schools report …
Report Urges Supports for Young People, Not Tough-on-Crime Policies
New research found reports of skyrocketing youth crime are not only unfounded, but are fueling calls for stricter punishments. Data from The …
Life After Foster Care: MO Youth Need Housing, Support Systems
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The holidays can be a tough time for young people who have aged out of the foster-care system. For young Missourians, housing …
17-Year-Olds in MO Now Will Be Treated as Juveniles, Not Adults
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- In Missouri's courts, 17-year-olds will now be automatically treated as juveniles rather than adults if they're taken into …
St. Louis Sees Success in Transforming Juvenile Probation
ST. LOUIS – For more than a decade, St. Louis has been transforming its juvenile probation programs, pulling away from courtrooms and offering …
MO Corrections Approach to Juvenile Lifers Called Inadequate
ST. LOUIS -- An Associated Press nationwide survey shows that five years after the U.S. Supreme Court barred life without parole sentences for …
Bill Would Raise Minimum Age of MO Juveniles Sent to Adult Prison
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri is one of only seven states that treat 17-year-olds as adults in the criminal-justice system. A group called …
Third Lawsuit Filed Against Missouri Prison System
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The third lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Corrections in two months has been filed. The MacArthur Justice …
Report: Missouri on Right Track for Juvenile Justice
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri stands out for its work in turning young lives around, according to a new report on youth prisons. The Annie E…