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PublishedFebruary 18, 2022
Lawmakers make late move to close Long Creek Youth Development Center
Legislators gutted a bill originally aimed at limiting some use-of-force techniques at the youth prison, and now seek a timeline to close the facility entirely.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2022
Conditions for youth at Long Creek have improved, corrections commissioner tells lawmakers
Commissioner Randall Liberty said his agency is pushing to hire more staff and prevent more eruptions of violence at the state's juvenile lockup.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2021
Mother settles suit over transgender teen’s 2016 suicide at Long Creek
Michelle Knowles, of North Vassalboro, filed the federal lawsuit against the Maine Department of Corrections in April.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2021
Critical investigative report reignites calls to close Long Creek youth prison
Advocates came closer than ever to closing the state's only youth prison during the last legislative session, winning support in the House and Senate, only to face a veto from Gov. Mills.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2021
Report says crushing boredom, chronic staff shortages drove outbursts at Long Creek
The report describes a dysfunctional, toxic situation at Maine's only youth prison that led up to seven critical incidents starting this summer.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2021
South Portland police respond to unrest among incarcerated youths at Long Creek
Authorities say no one was injured but property was damaged in the incident Sunday night at the state's Long Creek Youth Development Center.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2021
National group to find out if Maine’s youth prison implemented prior recommendations
The Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, the state's only youth prison, has been under increased scrutiny since a series of incidents this summer led to a leadership shake-up.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2021
Maine Department of Corrections hires national group to review violent incidents at Long Creek
Though at least 2 officers could face criminal charges, Commissioner Randy Liberty put much of the blame for the recent turmoil on incarcerated youths.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2021
Violent incidents prompt leadership shake-up and possible criminal charges at Maine’s youth prison
Prosecutors are considering charges against multiple corrections officers at the Long Creek Youth Development Center, say lawmakers who were briefed this week.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2021
Advocacy group says Maine’s youth prison still uses dangerous restraints
Disability Rights Maine wrote to the Department of Corrections to raise the alarm about recent reports of prone restraints at the Long Creek Youth Development Center.
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