June 26th, 2025: Juvenile Justice: A Call for Reform or an Uphill Battle?

Join the conversation with TJ Smith. In this compelling episode, we dive into the latest developments in juvenile justice reform in Maryland. Host TJ Smith discusses the resignation of Vincent Schiraldi, the Secretary of Juvenile Services, and the ensuing controversy with Governor Moore’s decision-making. Schiraldi’s claims of human rights abuses within the juvenile services system have sparked a heated debate on the treatment of young offenders. We also hear from the new DJS Secretary, Betsy Fox Tolentino, as she shares her philosophies surrounding juvenile offenders and how they should be dealt with. Throughout the episode, listeners weigh in on the complex issue of whether juveniles who commit serious crimes should be tried as adults and what effective rehabilitation looks like. TJ Smith is live every weekday from 10:00am-2:00pm ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.