The Justice Department disclosed that it has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the conditions at eight youth detention centers and one youth development center managed by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.
The Justice Department has announced a statewide investigation into conditions at eight youth detention centers and one youth development center run by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. The probe will assess whether Kentucky safeguards children in these facilities from harm caused by excessive force by staff, prolonged and punitive isolation, and inadequate protection from violence and sexual abuse. Additionally, the investigation will scrutinize whether Kentucky provides sufficient mental health services and necessary special education to children with disabilities.
The United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday that a statewide investigation has been launched into the conditions at eight youth detention centers and one youth development center run by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.
By Tom LatekKentucky TodayThe U.S. Justice Department announced Wednesday it has opened a statewide investigation into the conditions at eight youth detention centers and one youth development c
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