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Statewide abuse and neglect data from juvie detention

The Texas Juvenile Probation Commission meets this morning, though prior obligations later today mean I won't attend. Here's the agenda, though, and the backup packet for boardmembers including minutes from their last meeting. One interesting item in the packet was this chart depicting reported allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation and other serious incidents:Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation & Serious Incidents, FY 2005 - February 2010It's hard not to notice the massive jump in the numbers from 2007 to 2008. I don't know what accounts for that but would love to hear readers' speculation on the reason(s) in the comments. Most of these incidents took place in detention or secure placement, with complaints of physical abuse involving restraints topping the list...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on March 26, 2010 (boomark / email).