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Can life coaches for kids help stop gun violence? Maryland hopes so. (The Washington Post)
Governor Moore Announces 2024 Legislative Session Public Safety Agenda and Legislative Action
Research Brief – Putting Youth Crime In Maryland in Context (September 2023)
Secretary Schiraldi joined Governor Wes Moore to announce an exciting Safe Summer initiative
Maryland’s First Freedom Libraries to Open in Adult and Youth Facilities
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Maryland gets tough on youth crime while trying to help young offenders thrive (NPR)
Incarcerated youths find solace, motivation in basketball tournament (Frederick News-Post)
Opportunity on the other side, DJS career fair brings youth hope (WMAR-TV)
Juveniles in Maryland detention centers learn life lessons through basketball tournament (NBC4 Washington)
Girls in MD juvenile detention facility hear inspiring success stories (WMAR-TV)
Life coaches mentor Maryland teens most at risk of gun violence with the message: ‘You’re bigger than that’ (The Baltimore Sun)
Maryland’s juvenile services system is under fresh scrutiny. So now is Secretary Vincent Schiraldi (The Baltimore Sun)
Life coaches keeping kids off the streets in "Thrive Academy" program (WMAR-TV)
DJS Secretary: How we can help more young people thrive: Reader Commentary (The Baltimore Sun)
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