Jovahn Mathis has agreed to move to adult court as a youthful offender, meaning he'll continue to receive juvenile services until sentencing at 18.

The husband and wife, both 38, who cared for several foster children in their Maurice, Iowa, home, are accused of knowing a boy in the home had committed sexual abuse ...

In recognition of Black History Month in February, MassLive asked readers to nominate Black leaders doing important work across the state. The origins of Black History Month can be traced back to 1915 ...

Girls who are in state custody for committing crimes are being moved back to the Ware Youth Center, a privately-runfacility ...

By Gregory Howell & Molly Cotner In a world where young people are constantly navigating an overwhelming tide of social pressures, academic demands, ...