Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center Archives - VTDigger

Several people exit a fenced building and walk down a ramp onto a snow-dusted path under an overcast sky.

Vermont keeps youth for weeks at a temporary locked facility that ‘just isn’t built’ for long-term stays

by Ethan Weinstein and Charlotte Oliver July 14, 2025, 6:08 pmJuly 14, 2025, 6:18 pm

Image of a modern youth center surrounded by greenery, featuring a mix of white and wooden exterior elements, large windows, and a sign that reads "Youth Center." A parking area is visible in front.

Vermont’s plans for secure youth facility are up in the air after Vergennes proposal withdrawn

by Ethan Weinstein and Charlotte Oliver June 17, 2025, 4:38 pmJune 18, 2025, 12:45 pm

Image of a modern youth center surrounded by greenery, featuring a mix of white and wooden exterior elements, large windows, and a sign that reads "Youth Center." A parking area is visible in front.

Proposed Vergennes youth facility will not include 18 and 19 year olds, officials say

by Peter D'Auria March 10, 2025, 5:35 pmMarch 10, 2025, 5:41 pm

Several people exit a fenced building and walk down a ramp onto a snow-dusted path under an overcast sky.

Vermont’s goals for a new residential center for justice-involved youth remain murky

by Peter D'Auria and Ethan Weinstein November 24, 2024, 7:08 amDecember 2, 2024, 9:14 am

Image of a modern youth center surrounded by greenery, featuring a mix of white and wooden exterior elements, large windows, and a sign that reads "Youth Center." A parking area is visible in front.

Government & Politics

State intends to build new secure juvenile facility in Vergennes

by Tiffany Tan May 17, 2024, 6:24 pmMay 17, 2024, 6:24 pm

A man in an apron standing in a kitchen.

Government & Politics

Final Reading: A 60-year-old Statehouse cafeteria worker celebrates his 15th birthday

by Sarah Mearhoff and Shaun Robinson February 29, 2024, 7:59 pmFebruary 29, 2024, 8:04 pm

A large brown house sits on top of a hill.

Newbury, citizens group lose longshot bid for new review of secure juvenile facility case

by Alan J. Keays January 22, 2024, 4:59 pmJanuary 22, 2024, 5:10 pm

Letter to the editor: NIMBY — Not In My Backyard

by Letters to Editor January 19, 2024, 7:02 amSeptember 16, 2024, 10:38 am

Amy Rose: For accountability to be part of community, we need to embrace it ourselves

by Opinion November 9, 2023, 6:02 am

Brick building

Prosecutor defends adult murder charge against 14-year-old boy, calling it a ‘starting point’

by Alan J. Keays November 1, 2023, 8:42 pmNovember 2, 2023, 12:16 pm

Steve Howard

State employees union calls for ‘state of emergency’ to handle juvenile detention

by Lola Duffort October 27, 2023, 7:56 pmOctober 29, 2023, 10:02 pm

A large brown house sits on top of a hill.

Orange County, Public Safety

Vermont Supreme Court hears arguments on proposed Newbury juvenile facility

by Erin Petenko May 23, 2023, 4:34 pmMay 23, 2023, 4:34 pm

Officials in and out of Statehouse as talks on new juvenile facility continue

by Aubrey Weaver May 4, 2023, 12:55 pmMay 4, 2023, 1:00 pm

Franklin County, Public Safety

Department for Children and Families fined for unsafe work conditions in St. Albans

by Erin Petenko April 14, 2023, 3:38 pmApril 14, 2023, 3:38 pm