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TN. Another escape from Woodland Hills Youth Development Center

Another breakout from Woodland Hills Youth Development Center. See Video at: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/teens-escape-from-tennessee-youth-detention-center-a-second-time/ Security upgrades at a troubled youth detention center in Nashville were not enough to prevent 13 teenagers from escaping Friday, the second major breakout from the facility this month. … Continue reading

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NY. Senator to NY OCFS Commissioner and Training Unit – why are so many staff being injured by the youth?

State Senator Joe Griffo has written a letter to Commissioner Gladys Carrion of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to take immediate action on reports of multiple injuries of staff at Taberg Residential Center. Senator Griffo … Continue reading

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NY. OCFS still has runaway issues at licensed children homes

Two Berkshire Farm Center runaways sought by State Police over the weekend were taken into custody late Sunday. Xavier Rowse, of Greenwich, and Austin Parent, of Northumberland, both 16, ran away from the Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth … Continue reading

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FL. Scrutiny of Florida Juvenile System and Over-Prescription of Anti-Psychotic Drugs Continues

Further scrutiny of Florida’s juvenile justice system is underway following published reports that powerful anti-psychotic drugs were flowing freely into state jails for kids. The  juvenile justice department’s inspector general is focusing on whether department doctors are prescribing an “excessive … Continue reading

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NY. 11 year old and 16 year old set fire in Syracuse school

Two youths, ages 11 and 16 were charged with burglary and arson — both felonies after breaking into the school and setting fire in the basement and school kitchen. Reports have it that the 11-year-old was released from OCFS’ custody … Continue reading

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