Teenager who escaped care in stolen vehicle fails to appear at court hearing
With nowhere to go,13-year-old escaped hotel respite care after judge ordered his release from Juvenile Detention Center.
Hennepin Co. investing millions to treat juvenile offenders with nowhere to go
Hennepin County officials approved $15 million on Tuesday to repurpose part of an existing facility for professionals struggling to find adequate treatment for children who have engaged in violent behavior.
Minnesota struggles to treat young, violent offenders who have nowhere to go
A review of state data and recent court cases highlights the challenge of addressing juvenile crime. FOX 9 interviewed attorneys, police and parents of young offenders.
A 12-year-old is in juvenile detention. There’s nowhere else to go.
An emergency hearing on Monday for a 12-year-old boy locked up in juvenile detention highlighted the ongoing challenges in finding help for young offenders in Minnesota.