Poor Juvenile Detention Conditions
Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Center Overcrowded, Potential to Send Kids Out-of-State
The Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Center is facing overcrowding. Some agencies are looking to send children out of the area and some even out of the state. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan shows us what youth justice advocates are saying about the issue.
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Description: While conditions at the juvenile detention center worsen, the facility is now under federal investigation. YEAH Philly continues to advocate for young people to remain in the community with real services versus being sent to jail or placement. We know that about 80% of the young people in the detention center are there for low risk crimes or violations, when they should be home with their families with the right community support.