Spiking youth crime is being used to justify harsher proposed bail laws in a state some argue is neglecting its ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

When troubled kids beg for help, parents often look away. Explore the complex role of parental denial, accountability, and ...

Thirty officers have been accused of staging dozens of brutal "gladiator fights" at a youth detention facility in California.

Jonah Bevin spent his teenage years in homes for "troubled boys." Now, he's filed a protective order against his adoptive father — ex-Gov. Matt Bevin.

"She did say that. I would have been 10. Things parents say to children are oftentimes not heard, but in some cases, you pick up on things that your parent would like to see you have done." ...

Four years ago, Utah legislators enacted sweeping changes to the state’s “troubled teen” industry ... ensuring that programs are only taking kids whose needs they can address.

Often, children sleeping in offices creates more problems for staff. We found calls alleging drug use, police threats to take troubled kids to the detention center and kids running away.

A project providing financial support to young people in difficult circumstances and helping them get their lives back on ...

A specialized filter has been developed that connects troubled children with consultation groups and self-care methods if their online search words indicate suicidal thoughts and other problems ...

Cheryl Bennett has worked with “troubled teen” programs for more than ... “They are extremely different, but the common denominator is the kids.” Bennett said there’s good and bad ...

A teen outreach program is hoping to expand into all of IMPD's districts. It's called the Diversion Program and it helps ...