Tuesday, August 2, 2022

"Texas’ juvenile prison system is nearing total collapse"

Texas Tribune:

Its five lockups are dangerously understaffed, an ongoing problem that worsened dramatically last year when its turnover rate hit more than 70%. The state has desperately tried to recruit employees, but most new hires are gone within six months.

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In June, less than half of the agency’s officer positions were filled by active employees