JusticeBelgium
Brussels Frees Juvenile Rioters as Youth Jails Fill Up
Brussels prosecutors say minors held after Friday's riots could not be placed in youth detention because facilities were full, fuelling a capacity debate.
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NationalUnited States
Over 1,000 Children Buried at US Youth Detention Sites
An NPR/WAMU investigation finds graves of over 1,000 children at juvenile detention sites in 29 states, reviving scrutiny of US youth justice.
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InvestigativeUnited States
1,000+ Children Buried at U.S. Youth Detention Sites
An investigation has identified the graves of over 1,000 children at youth detention institutions in 29 states, exposing a hidden national history.
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SocietyBelgium
Belgium: Mother Sues School Over Girl's Assault
A Belgian mother is suing a Walhain school for failing to supervise her 3-year-old daughter, who was allegedly sexually assaulted by another child.
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SocietyLaw
China's Mandatory Reporting Uncovers 17,000 Abuse Cases
China's mandatory reporting system has uncovered 17,000 cases of crimes against minors since 2020, with a historic decline in child victimization reported.
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Society & Law
China Prosecuted 24 Minors Aged 12-14 for Violent Crimes
China approved prosecuting 24 minors aged 12-14 for severe violent crimes in 2025, the first full-year data under the 2021 age-lowering law.
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Legal & Justice
China Reports 17,000 Child Protection Cases, 24 Prosecutions
China's Supreme Procuratorate reports 17,000 mandatory reporting cases and 24 prosecutions of 12-14 year olds for severe violent crimes in 2025.
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Legal AffairsSocial Policy
China Marks 40 Years of Juvenile Justice Reform in Shanghai
Senior official Chen Wenqing addresses the 40th anniversary of juvenile prosecution in Shanghai, highlighting China's commitment to minor protection.
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Crime & Justice
Teen, 16, Steals TEC Buses for Night Joyrides in Belgium
A 16-year-old in Tournai, Belgium, has been caught multiple times stealing TEC buses from a depot to drive at night, raising serious security concerns.
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Legal & Social PolicyChina
China Sees Historic Drop in Juvenile Crime and Abuse Cases
China's top prosecutor reports a historic 'dual decline' in juvenile crime and crimes against minors in 2025, with sexual offenses dropping.
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Social & LegalChina
China Social Roundup: Juvenile Crime, Food Safety, Privacy
China's top prosecutor releases juvenile crime cases, a Chongqing domestic violence case, campus privacy concerns, and a Shuanghui antibiotic scandal.
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CrimeJustice
Teen Robs Same Delhaize Twice, Released Both Times
A teen robbed the same Delhaize twice in four days but was released both times for lack of space in youth detention, exposing Belgium's justice crisis.
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