Andre Carroll, one of younger state legislators, talks Pa. budget, youth vote and Kada Scott Read more
Reps. Bellmon, Carroll bill to provide fair juvenile detention sentences passes PA House. Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 4 – Today, the Pennsylvania House passed H.B. 1936, a bill that would require courts to account for the total time a child spends in secure detention when determining the duration of their sentence. The bill was introduced by state Reps. Anthony Bellmon and Andre D. Carroll, both Democrats from Philadelphia. Currently, in Pennsylvania, if a youth in the juvenile justice system waits for a bed to open at a treatment facility, the time spent waiting is not counted toward their sentence, even though the youth is already detained. “When I had the opportunity to tour a juvenile justice center, I saw that the state was wasting many young people’s time,” Bellmon said. “Advocates told me that waiting for a bed could take up to 18 months. This practice is cruel, unjust, and unacceptable. Our bill will fix this, providing real justice while keeping our communities safe.” “Our juvenile justice system should prioritize rehabilitation, not prolonged confinement that can cause further harm,” Carroll said. “Too many children are sitting in detention for weeks simply because treatment beds aren’t available -- separated from their families, schools, and communities without receiving the services they need. This legislation ensures courts consider the full impact of those delays and regularly review alternatives to secure detention. It’s a commonsense step Read more
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Out and about in the community this month! Read more
Carroll applauds over $900,000 in grant funding coming to his district Read more
Out and about in the community, upcoming events, and more! Read more
Resources for Groceries, holiday office closure, and upcoming events! Read more
Resources for Groceries amid SNAP cuts, how we voted in Harrisburg, and office closures! Read more
Kada Scott: Vigil held after DNA confirms body found over the weekend Read more
Pop-Up with the Register Read more
Rep. Andre D. Carroll to hold candlelight vigil in memory of Kada Scott Read more
Statement on the Tragic Loss of Kada Scott Read more
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Rep. Carroll to hold press conference and bike safety awareness ride Read more
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Rep. Carroll to host Back-to-School Resource Fairs Read more
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