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Lack of PA Juvenile Detention Space Reaches Critical Stage

Detention closures and consequences

One of the goals of prevention services is to keep youth out of juvenile detention, but for those who are accused of serious crimes, Pennsylvania doesn't have enough space in its detention centers, and it is being described as a crisis.

Dr. Abigail Wilson was interviewed by Keystone State News Con...

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