Juvenile Justice Center | Audacy

Philly's Youth Ombudsperson says PJJSC's use of seclusion is in violation of state regulations

January 10, 2025
Despite transferring nearly two dozen youths to state facilities, Philadelphia juvenile center remains over capacity The state has taken 21 residents so far, but some kids at the center are still sleeping on floors

August 4, 2023
26 teens to be removed from Philly's Juvenile Justice Center

July 14, 2023
State defends its refusal to accept kids ordered to its custody from overcrowded Philadelphia juvenile center More than 200 residents are living in the Juvenile Justice Services Center, which has a capacity of 184

June 22, 2023
Philadelphia’s Juvenile Justice Services Center is once again dangerously overcrowded

June 15, 2023
Officials tout 'a lot of improvement' at Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center after reports of overcrowding The city says conditions have improved, but advocates still say other moves are necessary to help youth

December 6, 2022