Tag: New York Juvenile Detention Center Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
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New York City Juvenile Detention Center Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Juvenile detention centers are intended to rehabilitate young offenders, not to violate their basic human rights. Yet, New York City’s juvenile correctional facilities have faced growing controversy over alleged sexual abuse of young detainees by staff members and fellow inmates. While the city has made commitments to reform its juvenile justice system, numerous allegations of…