Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

After over a decade’s worth of effort, some reductions to the list of crimes that qualify a juvenile to be automatically charged as an adult may finally clear the General Assembly.

The bill is a diluted version of Sen. Will Smith’s initial proposal, only striking five of the 33 crimes eligible for juveniles to be automatically charged as adults.

Betsy Fox Tolentino has been leading the Department of Juvenile Services for over seven months and state legislators appear ready to make her appointment official.

The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee heard two juvenile justice reform bills that would ensure less youth are exposed to the adult criminal justice system.

A recent report found rat feces, drugs and poor medical care.

The Maryland Public Defender’s Office and state’s attorneys are at odds over new juvenile justice recommendations

Unmarked graves near an old detention center from the 19th century are a window into a dark chapter of Maryland history. Lawmakers hope to memorialize the grave sites, and lead a conversation about juvenile justice today.

After two and a half years as head of Maryland DJS, Vincent Schiraldi left — he talks about why, and what's next.

Conflicting accounts emerge over what led to juvenile services secretary's departure.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore joins Midday to discuss new leadership at the state Department of Juvenile Services.