Late last month, the Texas Senate approved Senate Bill 1727, a proposal that prescribes harsher consequences, such as incarceration in adult prison, for juveniles accused of committing more than ...

Abuse is rampant in Texas youth prisons, feds say. Now lawmakers want more kids in adult prisons By Neena Satija, Investigative Reporter Updated May 19, 2025 11:53 a.m.

The UN Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (SPT) expressed concern Friday after visiting Peru, where it observed serious issues, such as prison overcrowding and lengthy pretrial detention. It ...

A Senate bill currently being considered would change a Texas law to allow 15-year old offenders to be sent to state prisons for adults. The age currently is 16.

DCYF moved 43 offenders from Green Hill School to state prisons earlier this year. Columbia Legal Services sued the state, arguing that the move violated the offenders' rights.

LEWIS COUNTY, Wash. — Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal to move offenders convicted of crimes as juveniles into a former adult prison facility is raising questions and concerns.

Darrington pleaded not guilty, and D’Apolito kept his bond at $250,000. If Darrington is convicted, he could also get about 30 years in prison. Dellick bound over his case to adult court Jan. 15.