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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

Report notes that “the number of suicide attempts and self-harming gestures” are proof that Long Creek is wrong for most children (p.8).

The reports notes that “children are routinely strip-searched after family visits.” (p. 24).

According to the report, staff and administrators said that 25%-50% of children at Long Creek should be released. (p. 74) #mepolitics

The report found that Long Creek staff are not sufficiently prepared by on-the-job training programs to safely supervise youth. #MEpolitics

“Long Creek must do more to create a safe and supportive environment for [LGBTQ/GNCT] youth." (p.48) #mepolitics

The report found that “there is an urgent need for a more comprehensive assessment of Maine's juvenile justice system" (p.15) #mepolitics

We could not agree more. Closing Long Creek is going to require a commitment from DHHS, DOE, and the courts, as well as DOC. #mepoltics