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    Jun 7, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. High rate of sexual assault at Joliet youth prison, survey finds

    More than 1 in 5 juveniles at a now-defunct Joliet youth prison reported being victims of sexual assault, one of the highest rates in the country, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Justice. Survey results said 21 percent...

    Tags: Sex Crimes, Joliet, Justice System, Sexual Assault, Illinois Governor

    2. Jun 9, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. State review called for after study of sex assaults in Illinois youth prisons

    The head of Illinois' youth prison system said he is "extremely concerned" by a recent Justice Department report that found Illinois has one of the highest rates of sexual assault against young inmates in the country.
    The head of Illinois' youth prison system said he is "extremely concerned" by a recent Justice Department report that found Illinois has one of the highest rates of sexual assault against young inmates in the country. A team of experts will review...

    Tags: Sex Crimes, Joliet, Sexual Assault, Laws, Prisons

    3. Jun 6, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Feds: State youth prison had high rate of sex assault

    More than 1 in 5 juveniles at a now-defunct Joliet youth prison reported being victims of sexual assault, one of the highest rates in the country, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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    More than 1 in 5 juveniles at a now-defunct Joliet youth prison reported being victims of sexual assault, one of the highest rates in the country, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Justice. Survey results said 21...

    Tags: Sex Crimes, Joliet, Sexual Assault, Prisons, Illinois Governor

    4. Dec 29, 2011 |Story| WGNTV-LTV

  4. Over 200 state laws to take effect Jan. 1

    On January 1, 2012, more than 200 new laws, covering everything from local library boards to murder, will go into effect.
    On January 1, 2012, more than 200 new laws, covering everything from local library boards to murder, will go into effect. Chicago Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson says some that might impact you the most include: - Toll hike - Electronics...

    Tags: Judges, Autism, Dentistry and Dental Health, Crimes, Computing and Information Technology Industry

    5. Dec 13, 2011 | Chicago Tribune

  5. Illinois’ juvenile justice system is failing, state report says

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    Illinois' juvenile justice system is failing to rehabilitate offenders and help them return to life in their communities, according to a state commission's study to …...
    6. Jul 19, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Juvenile detention centers still wait for safer beds

    Despite vowing to replace bunk beds at its youth detention centers following several suicides, a state agency has failed to install safer beds in some sections of a center in St. Charles where the most recent suicide occurred, according to a recent report.
    Despite vowing to replace bunk beds at its youth detention centers following several suicides, a state agency has failed to install safer beds in some sections of a center in St. Charles where the most recent suicide occurred, according to a recent...

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