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Victim’s negligence cited as defense in youth abuse case

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CONCORD, N.H. — Attorneys for New Hampshire's state-run youth detention center are suggesting that a man who claims he was physically and sexually assaulted...

Prosecutor sending kids to Boys, Girls Clubs for 2nd chances

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INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County prosecutor has begun a pilot program that refers certain juvenile offenders to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis....

Iowa court: State may block abortion provider sex education

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa's high court said Wednesday that the state may refuse to allow Planned Parenthood to conduct sex education programs funded...

Suicidal crises, mental fatigue: Kids grapple with reentry

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After two suicidal crises during pandemic isolation, 16-year-old Zach Sampson feels stronger but worries his social skills have gone stale. ...

North Carolina bill aims to stop prosecuting 6-year-olds

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Children as young as 6 can be prosecuted in North Carolina juvenile court ā€” the lowest age set by law in...

For some US Muslims, raw talk on suicide, mental health

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Dr. Rania Awaad was attending a virtual religion program this Ramadan when discussion turned to an unexpected question: Is it religiously acceptable to say...

States grapple with closing youth detention centers

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CONCORD, N.H. — As states from California to Maine consider drastic changes to youth detention centers, New Hampshire is grappling with its own facility...

Human rights officials denounce Hungary’s anti-LGBT bills

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BUDAPEST, Hungary — Leading human rights officials urged lawmakers in Hungary on Monday to reject legislation banning any content portraying or promoting homosexuality or...

Florida’s largest county OKs plan after spike in gun deaths

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MIAMI — Florida's largest county is moving forward after a recent spike in shootings with a nearly $8 million plan to reduce gun violence,...

2 Ajax teenagers in squad as Dutch head to Euros

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Netherlands coach Frank de Boer included two teenagers in his squad for next month's European championships, with both defender JurriĆ«n...