Nashville’s Juvenile Court is making major management changes after four teens escaped from its detention center late last year. The CEO of the company that runs the facility told Metro Council members Thursday night that he was “ashamed” and that they’ve “tightened the ship.” But some council members say they’re still not convinced it’s enough.
Nashville Police Capture Fourth Teen Who Escaped From Juvenile Detention Center, Ending Search
The fourth teen who escaped from Nashville’s juvenile detention center was caught at an apartment complex in Antioch Thursday afternoon, ending a 13-day search. Police say tips from Crime Stoppers helped them find 17-year-old Brandon Caruthers. The investigation also sheds light on the inner workings of a police unit created in early 2018 to address […]
Tennessee Leads Nation in Juvenile Justice Change
Across America, fewer children are behind bars. And nowhere has seen a bigger drop in incarcerated youth than Tennessee.
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