Jason Szanyi
@jasonszanyi.bsky.social
He/his. Working to dismantle racist and oppressive systems to allow all kids the opportunity to achieve their full potential. More info at jasonszanyi.com.
NYC students in juvenile detention often denied the education support they need, report finds
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After juvenile detention, many NYC students struggle to reengage with school, report finds
A new report finds that students in juvenile detention often don’t get the special education support they need and struggle to reconnect with school after they’re released.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
NYC students in juvenile detention often denied the education support they need, report finds
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From the inside out: Ending solitary confinement for Shelby County, TN children mlk50.com/2025/11/12/f...
From the inside out: Ending solitary confinement for Shelby County children
Attendees look at a presentation during an August event on the findings of a project on gun violence by the Memphis Youth Participatory Action Research
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November 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
From the inside out: Ending solitary confinement for Shelby County, TN children mlk50.com/2025/11/12/f...
Native American children significantly more likely to be arrested, detained in Washington
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Native American children significantly more likely to be arrested, detained in Washington
For the past 30 years, it’s been clear: Native American children in Washington state are far more likely to be arrested and jailed than white kids.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Native American children significantly more likely to be arrested, detained in Washington
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Lawsuit alleges widespread child sexual abuse at Washington State youth detention centers
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Lawsuit alleges widespread child sexual abuse at Everett detention centers
A lawsuit has been filed against Snohomish County, alleging widespread child sexual abuse at two juvenile detention centers in Everett.The legal action, initia
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November 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Lawsuit alleges widespread child sexual abuse at Washington State youth detention centers
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The case for raising the age of Juvenile Court jurisdiction has only grown stronger commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/the-...
The case for raising the age of Juvenile Court jurisdiction has only grown stronger - CommonWealth Beacon
THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE is again debating whether to raise the age of Juvenile Court jurisdiction to include 18 to 20-year-old youth. The last time
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October 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The case for raising the age of Juvenile Court jurisdiction has only grown stronger commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/the-...
Pattern of alleged staff sex abuse at Nebraska’s youth detention center emerges in court nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/10/12/p...
Pattern of alleged staff sex abuse at Nebraska's youth detention center emerges in court • Nebraska Examiner
At least two staffers at the juvenile treatment center in Kearney have resigned, another is on leave, and a fourth faces a criminal charge.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Pattern of alleged staff sexual abuse at Nebraska youth center emerges in court hearings
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Pattern of alleged staff sexual abuse at state-run Kearney youth center emerges in court hearings - Flatwater Free Press
Two staff members at the juvenile treatment center in Kearney have resigned, another is on leave and a third faces a criminal charge in connection with allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with...
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October 11, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Pattern of alleged staff sexual abuse at Nebraska youth center emerges in court hearings
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KY juvenile justice guard faces felony charge over texts, pics sent to teen girl
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KY juvenile justice guard faces felony charge over texts, pics sent to teen girl
Boyd County arrest is the latest felony sex offense faced by staff at the KY Department of Juvenile Justice.
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October 11, 2025 at 11:42 AM
KY juvenile justice guard faces felony charge over texts, pics sent to teen girl
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And don't be scared, friends: I am not right-leaning and have no plans to be, but the @thebulwark.com is where I'll be getting much smarter and more entertaining perspectives from folks from that camp.
October 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
And don't be scared, friends: I am not right-leaning and have no plans to be, but the @thebulwark.com is where I'll be getting much smarter and more entertaining perspectives from folks from that camp.
I thought I'd always have a subscription to the @washingtonpost.com as a DC resident, but yesterday's editorial jumped the shark. I joined @thebulwark.com as a paid subscriber last night after a great show at the Lincoln Theater.
October 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I thought I'd always have a subscription to the @washingtonpost.com as a DC resident, but yesterday's editorial jumped the shark. I joined @thebulwark.com as a paid subscriber last night after a great show at the Lincoln Theater.
For lawmakers, a forgotten graveyard inspires push for juvenile justice reform today
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For lawmakers, a forgotten graveyard inspires push for juvenile justice reform today
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 ju...
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October 9, 2025 at 11:51 AM
For lawmakers, a forgotten graveyard inspires push for juvenile justice reform today
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Report calls out lack of education at juvenile halls across LA County
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Report calls out lack of education at juvenile halls across LA County
It also points to high suspension rates
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October 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Report calls out lack of education at juvenile halls across LA County
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NJ Office of the Public Defender Launches Statewide Youth Defense Unit to Improve Outcomes and Strengthen Public Safety
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October 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
NJ Office of the Public Defender Launches Statewide Youth Defense Unit to Improve Outcomes and Strengthen Public Safety
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DC Friends: Register to attend this free event on 10/23 at the Mexican Cultural Institute! I'll be there (unless I'm still on the stand in NJ in a consulting matter!):
Reflections of Dignity, a powerful art exhibition of incarcerated youth around the world.
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Reflections of Dignity, a powerful art exhibition of incarcerated youth around the world.
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Reflections of Dignity: The Role of Art in Incarcerated Youth Expression
An art exhibit featuring works by incarcerated children from North and South America. Reception to follow.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
DC Friends: Register to attend this free event on 10/23 at the Mexican Cultural Institute! I'll be there (unless I'm still on the stand in NJ in a consulting matter!):
Reflections of Dignity, a powerful art exhibition of incarcerated youth around the world.
eventbrite.com/e/reflection...
Reflections of Dignity, a powerful art exhibition of incarcerated youth around the world.
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With Youth Crime at Historic Lows, Trump Administration Attempts to Gut DC Juvenile Justice Reforms
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Trump Administration Attempts to Gut DC Juvenile Justice Reforms
Crime is at a 30-year low in Washington, DC. Yet echoing the past, the fear-inducing rhetoric has heated up.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
With Youth Crime at Historic Lows, Trump Administration Attempts to Gut DC Juvenile Justice Reforms
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Conditions at Washington State Green Hill juvenile lockup violate state law, court rules | The Seattle Times
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Conditions at juvenile lockup violate state law, WA court rules
The Green Hill School has been over capacity for more than a year, leading to disruptions in programming, violence and lockdowns.
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August 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Conditions at Washington State Green Hill juvenile lockup violate state law, court rules | The Seattle Times
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Unmarked graves of children expose an uncomfortable truth for Maryland marylandmatters.org/2025/08/22/u...
Unmarked graves of children expose an uncomfortable truth for Maryland - Maryland Matters
The unmarked graves discovered recently near Cheltenham Youth Detention Center remind us of a shameful past, writes Liz Ryan, but she wonders if future generations will look back on our current treatm...
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August 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Former Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice employee arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with youth
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Former Office of Juvenile Justice employee arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with juvenile
A former Office of Juvenile Justice employee was fired and arrested for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a juvenile offender.
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August 14, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Former Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice employee arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with youth
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Concerns raised after increase in minors being petitioned for adult court in Alameda County, CA
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Concerns raised after increase in minors being petitioned for adult court in Alameda County
Alameda County officials are sounding the alarm on the sharp rise of minors being petitioned for adult court. In the past six months, there are six juvenile cases currently pending transfer to adult c...
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August 14, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Concerns raised after increase in minors being petitioned for adult court in Alameda County, CA
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New Report Chronicles Los Angeles County’s Systemic Failure to Educate Incarcerated Youth
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New Report Chronicles Los Angeles County’s Systemic Failure to Educate Incarcerated Youth - Children's Defense Fund
The Education Justice Coalition (EJC), a consortium of youth advocacy and civil rights groups, today released a new report that examines the historical failures of Los Angeles County’s juvenile detent...
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August 7, 2025 at 11:21 AM
New Report Chronicles Los Angeles County’s Systemic Failure to Educate Incarcerated Youth
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Baltimore’s young people deserve better: Let’s fund and trust community-rooted youth programs marylandmatters.org/2025/07/29/b...
Baltimore’s young people deserve better: Let's fund and trust community-rooted youth programs - Maryland Matters
Large organizations have their place when it comes to helping youth, but the real change happens closest to the ground — by trusted, community-rooted groups, writes Larry Carlton Simmons Jr., which is...
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July 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Baltimore’s young people deserve better: Let’s fund and trust community-rooted youth programs marylandmatters.org/2025/07/29/b...
‘He does not feel safe.’ In KY juvenile jail, some scared youths refuse to leave cells
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‘He does not feel safe.’ In KY juvenile jail, some scared youths refuse to leave cells
Teen boys at the state-run juvenile detention center in Adair County seek voluntary protective custody to avoid attack.
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July 25, 2025 at 11:17 AM
‘He does not feel safe.’ In KY juvenile jail, some scared youths refuse to leave cells
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