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Tag: Youth Study Center

Juvenile jail — a.k.a. 'Youth Study Center' — draws fire in studies by advocacy groups

by Matt DavisOctober 20, 2011November 7, 2019

By Matt Davis, The Lens staff writer | Recent disciplinary actions at the city’s juvenile prison, along with a pair of damning new reports, raise fresh questions about the safety of juvenile detention centers in New Orleans and across the state and country. Documents released in response to a public-records request from The Lens show […]

Juvenile jail to stand just across the street from relocated McDonogh 35 High School

by Steve BeattyAugust 24, 2011November 7, 2019

Judge approves pact requiring city, School Board improve juvenile hall

by Ariella CohenFebruary 12, 2010November 7, 2019

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