October 24, 2024
A report by the New York City Department of Investigation found that the populations of two metropolitan juvenile detention facilities were “fundamentally altered” by the state’s Raise the Age statute, as well as changes to bail laws, leading to more acts of violence and an inability to deter misconduct.
The report also revealed that staff at New York City’s two juvenile detention centers — Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx and Crossroads Juvenile Center in Brooklyn — are not properly trained to respond to incidents that include violence.
The report states it “also explores key issues that include a troubling pattern of resident misconduct, criminal activity and lack of staff control over the facilities since the implementation of (Raise the Age) and bail reform, as well as deficiencies in the behavior management systems.”
Report says NYC juvenile facilities have grown more dangerous (timesunion.com)