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Vincent Schiraldi out as Department of Juvenile Services secretary
- Vincent Schiraldi stepped down from his role leading Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services, and Betsy Fox Tolentino will take over as acting secretary starting June 11, 2025.
- Schiraldi's departure followed criticism and calls for his removal amid rising juvenile crime and an audit revealing systemic failures at DJS during his tenure.
- With 18 years of expertise in juvenile justice, Tolentino currently directs programs focused on youth and young adult justice at The Roca Impact Institute and has prior experience with the Department of Juvenile Services, emphasizing legal advocacy and policy development.
- Governor Moore emphasized that ensuring the safety of residents remains his top concern and pointed to notable reductions in crime rates attributed to coordinated state initiatives.
- Tolentino's appointment signals continued reform efforts to address long-standing juvenile justice challenges, with statewide partners working to improve safety and accountability.
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The Baltimore Sun
Capital GazetteProsecutors, lawmakers applaud Gov. Wes Moore’s DJS secretary replacement
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State Roundup: Embattled Juvenile Services Secretary steps down; Maryland 'languishes' in middling report on child well-being
EMBATTLED JUVENILE SERVICES CHIEF STEPS DOWN: Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Vincent Schiraldi said he resigned as head of the state agency responsible for rehabilitating children entangled with the legal system. Gov. Wes Moore’s office announced Monday they’d appointed his replacement, Betsy Fox Tolentino, as acting secretary, but did not confirm Schiraldi’s resignation. Brenda Wintrode/The Baltimore Banner. For months, man…
Embattled DJS Secretary Vincent Schiraldi steps down - Maryland Matters
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Vincent N. Schiraldi in a file photo from January 2024. (Photo by Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters)Vincent Schiraldi, whose two years as secretary of the troubled Maryland Department of Juvenile Services were marked by heavy criticism from some state lawmakers, resigned Monday. Critics called the move long overdue but Schiraldi, 66, said in an interview Monday evening that he’s pleased with the w…
Gov. Moore announces Schiraldi’s departure from DJS and new acting secretary
Gov. Wes Moore has replaced Vincent Schiraldi as Maryland’s juvenile services chief and appointed Betsy Fox Tolentino as acting secretary to lead the troubled agency through a critical period of reform. The post Gov. Moore announces Schiraldi’s departure from DJS and new acting secretary appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.
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