Youth courts in Pennsylvania aim to curb juvenile crime gains
Youth courts empower students to decide on restorative justice for peers in schools and communities. Gregg Voltz notes such courts work for minor infractions and can reduce reoffending, but serious crimes require separate juvenile proceedings. One student, Jamar Sanders, credits youth court with turning his life around and improving his grades.
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Pennsylvania
Gregg Voltz
Chester
Philadelphia
Voltz
Juvenile Court Judges Commission
Chester High School
Harrisburg
Jamar Sanders
Sanders
University of Pennsylvania
State reforms strengthen juvenile rights and appeals
The state adopted major juvenile justice reforms, authorizing attorney representation for all youths, requiring on record reasons for detention outside home, and enabling near immediate appeals if judges err. Shackles in juvenile courts are barred and community service programs saved millions. Chief Justice Castille praised the cost and life impact.
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Robert Schwartz
Juvenile Law Center
Schwartz
Vote ends nursing program at Lawrence County vo‑ted school
Local vote results show 9 to 1 in favor of ending the adult practical nursing program at the Lawrence County vo‑ted school. A Thursday edition error corrected the count. Birth notices list three newborns at Jameson Hospital on June 5 6 and 7 2013 to families Logan Rice Justin Druschel McConahy and Doug Vanasco. Police report a pair of incidents including a southbound collision on Mercer Street and a May weekend vandalism at a Washington Township business with $200 loss.
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Lawrence County
Logan Rice
New Castle
Justin and
Roxanne Druschel McConahy
Doug and
Mandy Vanasco
Black Road
Washington Township
Waill-to-Wall Value Carpet Tile Hardwood Laminate
Deans Flooring at 2922 Ellwood Road New Castle PA lists carpet tile hardwood and laminate options with contact via 724 652 2546 and the website w deansflooringpa com for flooring services.
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Ellwood Road
New Castle
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