New "tough on crime" measures passed in recent years are expected to increase the youth inmate populations, Randy White, the ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Federal investigators will examine conditions in Kentucky's youth detention centers and whether the ...

The new commissioner for the state’s Department of Juvenile Justice warned lawmakers Wednesday that an influx of youth sent ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) - While investigations into riots at juvenile centers are pending, lawmakers received an update from ...

Kentucky’s new Department of Juvenile Justice commissioner made an appearance before lawmakers today/Wednesday – giving a ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a statewide investigation into the conditions at eight youth detention centers and a youth development center in Kentucky.

On May 15, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) launched an investigation into Kentucky’s eight juvenile detention facilities ...

A state law taking effect next month will require more kids charged with violent offenses to be held in Kentucky’s troubled ...

NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) - A former corrections officer is accused of sexually abusing two juvenile girls where he worked in ...

The U.S. Department of Justice says it will investigate conditions in Kentucky’s youth detention centers FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Federal investigators will examine conditions in Kentucky's youth ...

Justice Department to Investigate Kentucky's Juvenile Jails After Use of Force, Isolation Complaints FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Federal investigators will examine conditions in Kentucky's youth ...

Federal investigators will examine conditions in Kentucky's youth detention centers and whether the state has done enough to protect juveniles housed there, the U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday.