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HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) recently inaugurated the Southeast Youth Development Center (YDC) in Montgomery County. This new secure residential facility aims to increase the state’s capacity …
New Southeast Youth Development Center Opens to Serve Adjudicated Youth Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29) introduced the Prohibiting Detention of Youth Status Offenders Act. The bill seeks to prevent …
New Bill Aims to Keep Youth Out of Detention for Minor Offenses Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Senators Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) and John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) have announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at establishing a pilot program for school-based youth courts. This initiative seeks …
Pennsylvania Senators Propose Youth Courts to Reform School Discipline Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a mission to equip young people with the means to lead safe and robust lives, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and the Office …
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Receive Federal Funding to Reinvent Youth Care and Prevent Juvenile Delinquency Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In an innovative move to engage young residents and foster positive development, the Chester County Youth Center (CCYC) has introduced a Creative Hope Studio to its …
Chester County Youth Center Unveils Creative Hope Studio, A New Pathway for Positive Change Read More