| Number | 21744 |
| Subject | Juvenile Justice System |
| Source | None |
| State | Texas |
| Year | 2004 |
| Publication Date | January 14-19, April 22, May 7, May 12, December 30, 2004 |
| Summary | Glenda Taylor and the Kerrville Daily Times take a look at the Kerr County Juvenile Detention Center after former employees and community members witness staff members abusing juvenile residents at the facility. Complaints were made, but ignored. Other complaints centered around the low pay of juvenile detention officers, and complaints of use of restraints violating state standards. |
| Category | Contest Entry |
| Pages | 29 |
| Keywords | Juvenile Detention Center;juvenile detention officers;juvenile detention center abuse;Texas Juvenile Probation Commission |
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