Charles Hickey School

Senator Jennings tours Hickey School amid safety, staffing concerns; DJS Acting Secretary pledges reforms

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—State Sen. J.B. Jennings visited the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School in Parkville on Tuesday, July 8, to assess safety conditions and address ongoing concerns about staffing and accountability at the juvenile detention facility. The tour comes amid increased scrutiny of the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) and followed the resignation of the former secretary. Jennings was joined by […]

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Betsy Fox-Tolentino

Governor Moore names Betsy Fox Tolentino as Maryland Department of Juvenile Services acting secretary, Delegates Nawrocki & Szeliga issue statement

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Monday announced the appointment of Betsy Fox Tolentino as acting secretary for the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, effective June 11, 2025. Tolentino, who currently serves as managing director of juvenile and young adult justice initiatives at The Roca Impact Institute, will take over leadership of the state agency. “My highest priority is keeping our […]

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