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Cruel pranks, broken bones, sexual harassment: A recent history of KY juvenile justice
The last six months at the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice have shown that things aren’t getting better.
KY juvenile justice workers removed after investigations into workplace sex, ‘fight club’
A Herald-Leader investigation reveals the 30-bed Mayfield Youth Development Center in Graves County had serious problems, ...
Columbus police charge 3rd teen in connection to fatal shooting of 14-year-old
Police said a 15-year-old boy is currently being held in the juvenile detention center after being arrested on the west side ...
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More allegations at Oregon youth detention center paint a picture of systemic abuse
New allegations of MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility staff sexually abusing teens in custody are detailed in another ...
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Emotional rally seeks state accountability for thousands of juvenile detention center abuse victims
VICTIMS. THE STAFF WHO WERE SUPPOSED TO CARE FOR US AND GUIDE US, INSTEAD USED THEIR POWER TO GROOM AND ASSAULT US. JUST A CHILD. IN 2012, ALEXIS MASSEY SAYS SHE WAS SENT TO A STATE FACILITY WHERE ...
Police: 2 teens charged with murder in death of 14-year-old found shot inside reportedly stolen vehicle
The teens are being held in the juvenile detention center. Police did not provide details on what led to the shooting.
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Dallas County juvenile detention officer remains hospitalized after detainee assault
A Dallas County Juvenile Department officer has been at Parkland Hospital since an April 7 incident involving a detainee.
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How did a riot break out at a KY youth detention center? Witnesses recount violence, chaos
A riot broke out at the Adair Regional Juvenile Detention Center on Veteran's Day ... wooden broom handles before he was able to find safety inside a closet until police regained control of the center ...