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Former Monroe youth detention center social worker accused of inappropriate relationship with inmate
On June 12, 2025, the Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) announced the arrest of 38-year-old LaCrystal Decatur of Monroe, La.
Former Monroe youth detention center social counselor accused of inappropriate relationship with inmate
On June 12, 2025, the Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) announced the arrest of 38-year-old LaCrystal Decatur of Monroe, La.
Southern California Democrats say they were denied entry to a federal detention center in downtown LA
Rep. Jimmy Gomez said the lawmakers were “exercising our congressional authority to investigate” the treatment of those at ...
Swanson Center employee fired after investigation into ‘questionable relationship’ with youth inmate
An employee at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe was fired after an investigation into reports of an inappropriate relationship with a youth inmate.
LA County probation officer charged with bringing drugs into Sylmar juvenile hall
The probation chief praised prosecutors and his own internal affairs investigators for their “swift and thorough work” in ...
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Labor board: New Mexico corrections officials must negotiate safe prison staffing levels
The prison workers union filed a complaint with the board over allegations the department has failed to bargain in good faith ...