THE NIGHT'S EMBERS: STOLEN CARS AND YOUTH CHARGES SCATTERED ACROSS CONTINENTS

Young people in Alberta, Australia, and the US face charges for incidents involving stolen cars, including dangerous driving and fatal crashes.

#StolenCars, #TeenDrivers, #AlbertaCrime, #ChicagoTragedy, #YouthJustice

https://newsletter.tf/teens-charged-stolen-cars-alberta-australia-us/

Incidents involving stolen cars and young drivers have been reported in Alberta, Australia, and the US. In Chicago, a crash involving a stolen car led to a fatality.

#StolenCars, #TeenDrivers, #AlbertaCrime, #ChicagoTragedy, #YouthJustice
https://newsletter.tf/teens-charged-stolen-cars-alberta-australia-us/

Finland plans first closed child welfare unit for violent offenders

A new facility in Liminka will house minors involved in serious violent crime.

https://yle.fi/a/74-20223314

#LiminkaFacility #MinorsInCrime #SeriousViolentCrime #YouthJustice #NewFacility

Northern Territory Government Reintroduces Spit Hoods on Children Amidst Widespread Condemnation

Northern Territory government brings back spit hoods for children in youth detention, reversing an 8-year ban. Human rights groups and experts condemn the move.

#NTS spitHoods #YouthJustice #HumanRights #ChildrensRights #DonDale

https://newsletter.tf/nt-government-reintroduces-spit-hoods-on-children/

The Northern Territory is the only Australian state bringing back spit hoods for children, a practice banned for nearly 8 years. This is a major reversal of policy.

#NTS spitHoods #YouthJustice #HumanRights #ChildrensRights #DonDale
https://newsletter.tf/nt-government-reintroduces-spit-hoods-on-children/

Teen Faces Second-Degree Murder Charge in Star Blanket Cree Nation Homicide

A young person faces a second-degree murder charge after a death on Star Blanket Cree Nation early Wednesday, February 19, 2026. Police are investigating.

#StarBlanketCreeNation, #SaskatchewanHomicide, #RCMPInvestigates, #YouthJustice, #FortQuAppelle

https://newsletter.tf/teen-charged-second-degree-murder-star-blanket-cree-nation-february-19-2026/

A teenager is now charged with murder after a death on Star Blanket Cree Nation. This is the first murder charge on the nation this year.

#StarBlanketCreeNation, #SaskatchewanHomicide, #RCMPInvestigates, #YouthJustice, #FortQuAppelle

https://newsletter.tf/teen-charged-second-degree-murder-star-blanket-cree-nation-february-19-2026/

In the youth justice space, "prison health is public health." But Dr Hayley Passmore’s research shows we have a massive hurdle to clear first: basic awareness.

Her survey found:
⚠️ 20% of youth justice workers hadn't heard of Autism
⚠️ 22% hadn't heard of FASD

These frontline professionals are working with neurodivergent populations daily. They deserve the skills and information to support these young people effectively.

Watch, listen, or read the full episode: https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/hayley-passmore

#YouthJustice #Neurodiversity #PublicHealth #JusticeReform #ResearchInsight

The justice system is part of community health with more overlap than one might expect. So just as we've done with healthcare, how can we shift our approach in justice settings to be more preventative and proactive rather than reactive? It starts with support. Not only for the justice-involved, but for those providing support on the front-line as well.

Dr Hayley Passmore is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Western Australia Law School and a justice health researcher. Join us as we speak about Hayley's journey to justice health, reframing how we support youth and neurodisability in our communities, and how these human-centred approaches create better outcomes for everyone.

Watch or listen on your favourite platform: https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/hayley-passmore

Full transcript available.

#PublicHealth #JusticeHealth #YouthJustice #neurodisability #podcast #WomenInSTEM #WomenInSTEAM