Juvenile Justice System Abuse Reports Spark Investigation in Los Angeles County
ARCADIA, CA—The reports of abuse in the juvenile justice system have come to light in Los Angeles County, and the Board of Supervisors wants answers. The originating report at the Sylmar juvenile hall on April 24 prompted the need for reform--when four probation officers were allegedly caught beating a 17-year-old at that facility.
Spurred by allegations of abuse in county juvenile halls and camps, the Board of Supervisors called today for a detailed report on three years of incidents and a review of policies and protocols.
