Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs is recommending the sheriff's office assume oversight of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center. Some elected officials and criminal justice reform advocates ...

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs is recommending the sheriff's office assume oversight of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center. Some elected officials and criminal justice reform advocates ...

How Knox County Council is considering changing the juvenile detention center by: Hope McAlee. Posted: Jun 13, 2025 / 03:45 PM EDT. Updated: Jun 13, 2025 / 03:45 PM EDT.

Richard L. Bean remained in his perch as the superintendent of the juvenile detention center that bears his name despite scandals, investigations and the use of seclusion to punish children.

Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon said Walker's appointment "charts a brighter course" for the juvenile detention center. Walker, in the same statement, said it was an honor to serve in the role.

Juvenile detention systems often deny young offenders credit for the time they spend waiting behind bars. This adds months to the duration that kids are confined away from their families.

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs is recommending the sheriff's office assume oversight of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center. Some elected officials and criminal justice reform advocates ...

Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon said Walker's appointment "charts a brighter course" for the juvenile detention center. Walker, in the same statement, said it was an honor to serve in the role.

Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon said Walker's appointment "charts a brighter course" for the juvenile detention center. Walker, in the same statement, said it was an honor to serve in the role.