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DOJ investigating alleged civil rights abuses at Kentucky youth detention centers

The DOJ is investigating detention centers in Kentucky for rights violations against young people, focusing on systemic issues, as reported by the Civil Rights Division's Special Litigation Section.
Allegations of excessive force, prolonged isolation, and threats of violence and sexual abuse have prompted the investigation.
The investigation will assess if Kentucky adequately protects children in detention from harm caused by staff, isolation, and violence/sexual abuse.

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Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

The U.S. Department of Justice says it will investigate conditions in Kentucky’s youth detention centers

16 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

The U.S. Department of Justice says it will investigate conditions in Kentucky’s youth detention centers. The federal probe follows a state auditor’s report that says Kentucky's juvenile justice system has

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Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

The U.S. Department of Justice says it will investigate conditions in Kentucky’s youth detention centers

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Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

By BRUCE SCHREINER and DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice says it will investigate conditions in Kentucky’s youth detention centers. The federal probe follows a state auditor’s report that says Kentucky’s juvenile justice system has problems with the use of force and isolation techniques. In January, two teenage girl alleged in a lawsuit that they were held in isolated and unsanitary conditions for …

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Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Federal investigators will examine conditions in Kentucky’s youth detention centers and whether the state has done enough to protect juveniles housed there, the U.S. Justice Department […]

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Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Federal investigators will examine conditions in Kentucky's youth detention centers and whether the state has done enough to protect juveniles housed there, the U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday.

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Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints

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