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Senators Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) and John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware)

Pennsylvania Senators Propose Youth Courts to Reform School Discipline

May 25, 2024May 24, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)

Pennsylvania / Teen Issues/Interests

Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Receive Federal Funding to Reinvent Youth Care and Prevent Juvenile Delinquency

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …