DOJ Finds Patterns of Abuse, Rights Violations at Texas Juvenile Justice Facilities

One child was allegedly pepper-sprayed for slamming a washing machine door, according to the DOJ report.
DOJ Finds Patterns of Abuse, Rights Violations at Texas Juvenile Justice Facilities
The Department of Justice in Washington, on July 29, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) this week released a report revealing significant violations of constitutional and federal laws within five facilities operated by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

The investigation covered the Evins Regional Juvenile Center, Gainesville State School, Giddings State School, McClennan County State Juvenile Correctional Facility, and Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Complex, according to the DOJ’s announcement of findings released on August 1.
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