Sheriff’s office struggling with new youth justice center
The building housing the new Youth Justice and Educational Center was constructed in 1980 but had been abandoned for about 10 years before the county purchased it. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
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 crimeJulia 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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