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Did you know? A new report from the City of Philadelphia’s Office of the Youth Ombudsman highlights how often seclusion is used at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center. This raises serious concerns about how young people are treated.
We need to prioritize restorative approaches that focus on support for #Philly’s young people, not isolation. Here are a few things you need to know about illegal lockdowns.
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Did you know? A new report from the City of Philadelphia’s Office of the Youth Ombudsman highlights how often seclusion is used at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center. This raises serious concerns about how young people are treated.
We need to prioritize restorative approaches that focus on support for #Philly’s young people, not isolation. 🔗 in bio for full report. #philly #phillyyouth #phillyreform #jjsc #youthjustice
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New report from the City of Philadelphia’s Office of the Youth Ombudsman highlights how illegal seclusion is used at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center. Read more below
Philly teens are regularly subjected to illegal lockdowns in detention, city watchdog alleges
Minors held in juvenile detention in Philadelphia are routinely locked in their rooms for days on end, in violatio...
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There’s still time to make a difference! 💛 Please support @phillybailout and their Youth Bailout initiative this season as they work tirelessly to bail out children stuck in the system due to cash bail.
https://www.phillybailout.org/#/
We applaud the city’s efforts to invest in alternatives to traditional arrests, focusing on supporting and rehabilitating youth rather than penalizing them. However, equity in implementation is key. 🗝️Read the full story below:
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/philadelphia-police-diversion-youths-bethel-20250102.html#loaded
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