Four New Articles About the Maryland House of Reformation

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Since the public announcement in mid-December of Marc Schindler joining CYJ to launch the Forgotten Children Initiative, there has been a wave of articles by incredible journalists spotlighting these youth and working to restore the dignity of those found in unmarked burial sites. Thank you for bringing their stories to light! As the Initiative grows, we’ll continue to highlight journalist’s efforts!

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Search begins to find families of Black boys buried at abandoned Md. site

Read the story in the Washington Post (12/10/25)

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Maryland Senator fights for deceased Cheltenham juveniles, pushes juvenile justice reform

Read the story in Maryland’s Capitol News Service (12/11/25)

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Cheltenham’s lost ‘Not fit for a dog’: Maryland reformatory boys died through years of disease, neglect spark push for juvenile justice reform

Read the story in Maryland’s Capitol News Service (12/11/25)

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How CNS Analyzed Cheltenham Data

Read the story in Maryland’s Capitol News Service (12/11/25)