‘We are in a crisis,’ workers at Maine’s only youth prison tell the state

Educators, maintenance staff and supervisory staff at Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland outlined their concerns and demands in a letter to the Department of Corrections.

Cumberland DA won’t charge officers in Long Creek use-of-force cases

Jonathan Sahrbeck declined to release a copy of a report on the independent investigation on the altercations last summer, but felt confident after reviewing it that the use of force was reasonable.

New superintendent hired for Long Creek, Maine’s beleaguered youth prison

Lynne Allen comes to Maine from the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services. She succeeds Caroline Raymond, who resigned in September after a series of violent incidents at the South Portland facility.

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.

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.

Advocacy group sues state for records of attempted suicides at Long Creek

Teen challenging incarceration at Long Creek

Lawmakers told Maine must reassess how it deals with children who commit crimes

Lawsuit says 11-year-old at Long Creek was beaten by staff, denied meds

Long Creek’s new leader concedes juvenile facility’s at a crossroads