Number	21765
Subject	FOIA
Source	Post (Palm Beach, Fla.)
State	FL
Year	2004
Publication Date	Dec 5, 8
Summary	This series investigates private contractors in Florida who hire counselors fired from similar jobs for inappropriate behavior. The reporters found that the these counselors had a history of abusing juveniles they were hired to protect. Using public records laws, the reporters collected information on the staff members working with each of the 40 private contractors. The juvenile justice agency is presently investigating the problems that were exposed.
Category	Contest Entry -- FOIA Award Category
Pages	19
Keywords	FOIA;private contractors in Florida;private contractors for juvenile homes;juvenile justice;public records laws in Florida;juvenile justice in Florida
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