ANNAPOLIS– In July, a resident at a facility for female juvenile offenders reported that the sole physician offering gynecological procedures made a comparison between the size of his finger and a penis during an examination, according to a report released this week

ANNAPOLIS – Poor supervision, miscommunication among staff members and lax security policies created the opportunity for two male residents to briefly escape from a Baltimore detention center, the Charles H

ANNAPOLIS – The fourth annual Gingerbread Parade of Homes will be sprinkled throughout downtown Annapolis until Jan

ANNAPOLIS – Health advocates recommend parents spend extra time researching holiday season gifts this year, as recent reports show some toys may supply surprises beyond sheer fun

ANNAPOLIS — Secretary of Juvenile Services Donald W

BALTIMORE– Last year, when Crystal Wagner submitted a painting of a sunflower to an art gallery show, she was not expecting to be commissioned to paint a second copy for an eager customer — but she happily agreed

ANNAPOLIS– In 2008, when nearly 207,000 children in the state were at risk for hunger, Gov

ANNAPOLIS – Unfit facilities, unequal treatment for girls, millions of lost Medicaid dollars and the murder of a teacher are just a few of the problems that plague the Department of Juvenile Services

ANNAPOLIS – The Department of Juvenile Services withdrew proposed regulations this week that would have allowed it to send girls in the justice system away from their families and communities, all while guaranteeing close-to-home services for most male offenders

ANNAPOLIS – Inadequate security policies and equipment, and an overworked staff contributed to the dangerous environment that led to the February murder of a teacher at Cheltenham Youth Facility, according to a report released Thursday