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District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser pauses during a news conference at One Judiciary Square in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Court oversight of D.C.’s Youth Rehabilitation Services is over

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

The $45 million New Beginnings Youth Center in Laurel. (Photo courtesy D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services)

D.C. youth rehab services to spend $1.6M to house youths in Fairfax

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Teen thugs in D.C. run wild — even while wearing GPS ankle bracelets

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Head of employee relations board violating D.C. residency rule

By Jeffrey Anderson - The Washington Times

Man convicted in teen’s brutal murder was DYRS ward

By Jeffrey Anderson - The Washington Times

“I have strong reservations, as does [DYRS Director Neil A. Stanley], on the effectiveness and sustainability of any rehabilitation services provided through the [out-of-state residential treatment centers.]” — D.C. Council member Jim Graham

Disarray at D.C. youth agency is endemic, records say

By Jeffrey Anderson - The Washington Times

Dwight Bowman is national vice president of the American Federation of Government Employees. (American Federation of Government Employees)

D.C. youth agency transfers teen who sought to report ‘terrible things’

By Jeffrey Anderson - The Washington Times

SIMMONS: When more than a slap on the wrist is needed

By Deborah Simmons - The Washington Times

Former DYRS ward surrenders in killing

By Jeffrey Anderson - The Washington Times

Alexis Mattocks, now 21, a DYRS youth faces first-degree murder charges in North Carolina that could lead to the death penalty if she is convicted. (Police handout)

Ex-DYRS ward to plead guilty in N.C. murder case

By Jeffrey Anderson - The Washington Times

"I don't believe all of the [medium-risk] or even the high-risk children need to be confined," said Deputy Mayor Beatriz "B.B." Otero, who oversees DYRS. "I believe each individual has the potential for rehabilitation."

53 youths in killings were D.C. wards on ‘at risk’ list

By Jeffrey Anderson - The Washington Times

Neil Godleski

Victim’s family redirects DYRS lawsuit

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Ex-staffer for DYRS settles suit for $130K

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Former ward of DYRS killed

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

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The New Beginnings Youth Development Center has been described as an "anti-prison."

Ex-New Beginnings official settles suit

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

**FILE** D.C. Council member Jim Graham (left), Chief of Police Cathy L. Lanier (center) and interim DYRS Director Neil A. Stanley (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

D.C. fatal shooting involved two DYRS wards

By Jeffrey Anderson - The Washington Times

DYRS official fired after questionable hire of Baynes

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

D.C. Council to vote on DYRS chief

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

**FILE** Neil A. Stanley (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

D.C. Council committee rejects Stanley’s nomination as DYRS chief

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times