In an emailed statement, the Department of Juvenile Justice said the alleged incidents took place under prior administrations but that the department takes youth safety seriously and that “all allegations of staff misconduct are immediately and thoroughly investigated.”
Lawsuit alleges decades of child sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers statewide
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The Department of Juvenile Justice also said it might need more money and space to house 17-year-olds.
Juvenile charges for Georgia 17-year-olds may begin in 2023
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