This week on Behind The Lens, in violation of state law the Jackson Parish Jail had been housing kids awaiting trial without the required license to house them — and, somehow, without the knowledge of the Department of Children and Family Services, the agency that was overseeing juvenile-detention facilities at the time.

When inspectors finally visited in April, their findings appeared to broadly support allegations of abuse and neglect made by incarcerated kids there including the use of mace and other chemical agents.

Our guests this week are Lens reporters Nick Chrastil and managing editor Katy Reckdahl. 

Theme music by Podington Bear. Additional music Meander by Podington Bear soundofpicture.com. 

 

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