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Rankin County Juvenile Detention Center recognized as PBIS model
May 6, 2014

The Rankin County Juvenile Detention Center has been designated as a model program forits implementation of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) program. A reception is scheduled for 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at the Juvenile Detention Center, 100 Court Covein Pelahatchie.

What will happen when money runs out for indigent parent representation pilot programs?
May 2, 2014

Having attorneys representing indigent parents has shortened the time that children andparents are separated, and has led to more reunifications of families in Department of HumanServices investigations of allegations of abuse and neglect, according to Youth Court judgessupervising four pilot programs.

Rankin County Project Impact Youth Leadership graduation is March 28
March 25, 2014


Five Rankin County teens who landed in Youth Court last year will soon graduate from ayouth leadership program. Rankin County Project Impact Youth Leadership graduates will behonored at a ceremony and reception at 10 a.m. March 28 at the Juvenile Justice Center, 100Court Cove in Pelahatchie