Here is the Center for Children’s Law and Policy report into the Long Creek Youth Prison from : https://www.aclumaine.org/sites/default/files/field_documents/report-_long_creek_youth_development_center_-_conditions_of_confinement_assessment.pdf … #mepolitics
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According to the report, staff and administrators said that 25%-50% of children at Long Creek should be released. (p. 74)
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The report found that Long Creek staff are not sufficiently prepared by on-the-job training programs to safely supervise youth.
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“Long Creek must do more to create a safe and supportive environment for [LGBTQ/GNCT] youth." (p.48)
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The report found that “there is an urgent need for a more comprehensive assessment of Maine's juvenile justice system" (p.15)
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We could not agree more. Closing Long Creek is going to require a commitment from DHHS, DOE, and the courts, as well as DOC.
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“Many of the problems at Long Creek have emerged from failings of other support systems and services outside of the facility.” (p. 73).
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The report found that Long Creek does not do a good job of telling kids where to report sexual abuse. (p. 71).
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The report found that the sexual assault hotline number given to children at Long Creek goes to a nonworking number. (p.68)
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And when the facility learns of sexual assault, it doesn’t always tell parents, caseworkers, or attorneys. (p. 71).
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