Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and ...

Let’s say there is a 9-year-old boy who is being treated at a residential facility due to his dysregulated and aggressive behavior. Like so many children in these places, he has a history of abuse and ...

When a child commits a serious crime in the U.S., the public reaction is often both immediate and emotional. Headlines focus on the offense. Political rhetoric calls for tougher penalties. Courts ...