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Teens in Trouble: Breaking the Cycle of Juvenile Crime
On any given day, thousands of California youngsters spend their time locked up in a county youth detention
center, sometimes in deplorable conditions. Despite countless studies, lawsuits and reforms, the state's
juvenile justice system faces enormous challenges. In a five-part series, The California Report profiles
young people in trouble with the law. We explore the forces that got them there and highlight some
innovative approaches to helping these kids turn themselves around.
Part 1:
Mental Health Issues Often Tied to Problems with the Law
Thu, Jul 27, 2006
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A disproportionate number of teens suffering from undiagnosed depression, bipolar disorder and other mental
health problems find themselves in the juvenile justice system. A pilot program has been set up in Santa Clara
County to deal with these troubled kids and put them on the right path by ensuring that they get the services
they need to deal with their mental health issues. As David Gorn reports from San Jose, the need for
specialized mental health courts is much greater for young offenders.
Part 2:
Saving the Next Generation from a Cycle of Incarceration
Fri, Jul 28, 2006
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Children whose parents are incarcerated are much more likely to end up in prison themselves one day. Scott
Shafer has the story of one young mother's struggle to overcome her family's legacy and make a better life
for herself and her baby through the help of a San Francisco program for teen mothers.
Parts 3 and 4:
Early Intervention Offers Hope for Struggling Teens
Mon, Jul 31, 2006
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Tue, Aug 1, 2006
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When a teenager has his or her first brush with the law, it sometimes marks just the first step into a long
future in and out of lockups. Or, it can be a wake-up call for friends, family and the courts to intervene.
But even for teens lucky enough to have caring people who want to help, success is not assured. Reporter
Judy Campbell talks with 17-year-old Daniel, who stands at a crossroads, unsure of the life he will choose.
Daniel and the people closest to him talk about the choices he faces and the struggle to keep him out of trouble.
Part 5:
Juvenile Halls Face Challenges
Tue, Sep 5, 2006
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The largest county juvenile detention system in Los Angeles is under fire for problems ranging from
overcrowding to safety hazards. It faces enormous pressure, with too many youngsters with enormously
complex problems. Reporter Rob Schmitz goes inside a juvenile hall for a look at why rehabilitating youth
here is so difficult and what lessons the youngsters in the county juvenile hall are getting.
Underwriting
Funds for support of The California Report series on juvenile justice were provided by the Van Loben
Sels Rembe Rock Foundation.
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