Dossier
Juvenile Justice
Coverage of Juvenile Justice in the Nexus archive.
Daryl Lowryperson1Chester County Courthouseplace1South Carolinaplace1Landen Mooreperson1McCormick Countyplace1Strom Thurmond Lakeplace1Marylandplace1Coloradoplace1Hawaiiplace1Josh Greenperson1Jared Polisperson1Charles H. Hickey Jr. Schoolplace1Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Centerplace1Sara Thomasperson1trauma-informed caretopic1
- Community gathers to remember teen who was stabbed, drowned while in state custody
A 13-year-old boy named Daryl Lowry was stabbed and drowned by two older teenagers while in state custody in South Carolina. Family members and community members are gathering at the Chester County Courthouse to demand transparency in the investigation.
- States split on whether juvenile justice should prioritize punishment or rehabilitation
More than half a dozen U.S. states have enacted new juvenile justice laws this year, with some prioritizing rehabilitation through trauma-informed care and diversion programs while others impose stricter penalties. States like Hawaii and Colorado have introduced measures requiring consideration of trauma and individualized treatment, contrasting with approaches that expand adult prosecution of minors.