The Vision Behind Ohio’s Juvenile Justice System Transformation
In late 2023, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine established the Juvenile Justice Working Group (JJWG) to conduct a thorough and holistic review of the state’s juvenile justice system.
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Williamson County Tops Out Juvenile Justice Center Expansion
Williamson County, Texas, officials marked a construction milestone July 10 for the county’s Juvenile Justice Center expansion, celebrating the topping out of the new addition building.
Ohio Breaks Ground on Projects Shifting Juvenile Corrections to Smaller Facilities
Ohio officials have launched construction of four new youth corrections facilities in Northeast Ohio intended to support safer operations and more individualized treatment in a smaller setting, part of the state’s efforts to move away from large, centralized campuses.
Ohio Department of Youth Services Recognizes Second Chance Month with Reentry-Centered Events
The importance of rehabilitation and reentry efforts to improve the outcomes and quality of life for formerly incarcerated individuals is well understood across the justice spectrum.
Groundbreaking Held for New Juvenile Justice Center in Tennessee
BELL Construction and leaders from Williamson County, Tenn., have broken ground on a new 114,900-square-foot juvenile justice center in Franklin, a project county officials say is designed to strengthen rehabilitation and family engagement for youth in custody.
New Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Confirmed
Betsy Fox Tolentino has been confirmed as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS).
Milwaukee County to Open New 32-Bed Center for Youth
On March 5, leaders in Milwaukee County, Wis., held an open house at a new secure residential care center intended to shift juvenile custody toward treatment and rehabilitation while keeping incarcerated youths closer to home.
Evolving Spaces Symposium, Pt. II: Rethinking Facilities in Ohio and Virginia
Last week, Correctional News recapped the first two sessions of the Evolving Spaces: Creating Spaces that Work Symposium, presented Feb. 8 during the American Correctional Association’s 2026 Winter Conference in Long Beach, Calif.
A New Model for Youth Corrections in the Midwest
In the corrections field, there aren’t many one-size-fits-all solutions.
Caring for Justice-Involved Youth: The Ohio Department of Youth Services’ Model of Comprehensive Juvenile Healthcare
Caring for justice-involved youth demands a holistic, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate approach that addresses not only their immediate needs but also fosters long-term health and well-being.