Lawsuit Charges Tennessee Dept Of Children’s Services Violated Kid’s Constitutional Rights

Sweeping Lawsuit Claims State And Federal Law Was Broken By The Tennessee Department Of Children’s Services In A Case Of Two Youths That Were Allegedly Denied Medications And Assaulted While In State Detention.

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TN Children’s Services To Open New Transitional Facility For Kids Coming Into Custody

State Lawmakers On Thursday Approved The First Steps In A Plan By The Tennessee Department Of Children’s Services To Open A New Transitional Facility For Kids Coming Into Custody And To Expand And Add More Security To Buildings That House Delinquent Youth.

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Tennessee Juvenile Justice System In Need Of Oversight And Reform, Report Says

In A Recent Report, Two Watchdog Groups Say That A Tennessee Juvenile Justice Facility Is Being Run Like A “Dangerous Jail,” Which Violates State And Federal Laws.

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