Juvenile justice director raises concerns about lawmaker's visit with inmates to discuss Bon Air youth prison

Juvenile justice director raises concerns about lawmaker's visit with inmates to discuss Bon Air youth prison

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. As some state lawmakers seek action to address troubling allegations regarding conditions at Virginia's only youth prison, the state's juvenile justice director is raising questions about how one legislator obtained information about the facility through youth formerly incarcerated there.Earlier this month, the Commission on Youth, a body comprised of lawmakers and members appointed by the governor, voted unanimously to …

Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 20:53 A deep crisis puts juvenile justice on its knees: "It's like emptying the ocean with a spoon" Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 21:27 By RTL info with Benjamin Samyn and Xavier Preyat The lack of resources affects all levels of justice. One of the most challenging examples is that of youth: almost every day, juvenile offenders are released due to lack of supervision. Zen Reading They are magistrates, youth judges, lawye…