Sheriff’s office struggling with new youth justice center

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 03, 2024 7:27 PM CT | Published: April 03, 2024 2:54 PM CT

A group of organizations allege the youth detention facility’s leadership and staff deny visitation and do not provide sufficient education or time outdoors.

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Shelby County Sheriff's Office Shelby County Youth Justice and Education Center juvenile crime
Julia Baker

Julia Baker

A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.


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