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PublishedApril 14, 2021
Mother sues over her teenage son’s death at Long Creek in 2016
Charles Knowles killed himself at the youth detention center, prompting scrutiny of how Long Creek treats LGBTQ youths and how well it protects young people with mental health problems.
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PublishedApril 4, 2021
Our View: Bill puts the end of Long Creek in sight
Developing community-based programs is the surest way to shut down Maine’s youth prison.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2021
Legislation should require closure of Maine’s youth prison, advocates say
A bill would gradually reduce the number of young people held at the Long Creek Youth Development Center, without setting a date to close it.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2021
Federal lawsuit claims abuse, denial of treatment at Maine youth detention center
The lawsuit is the latest alleging mistreatment at what is now the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2021
Our View: Juvenile justice reform starts with the youngest
Maine can continue taking steps in the right direction by keeping the youngest offenders out of the justice system.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2021
Lawmakers consider bill to prohibit prosecuting anyone younger than 12
The measure would also eliminate the minimum stay for youths committed to the state's only youth detention center, and would commit no one younger than age 14.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2020
Lawmakers support plan to reduce number of incarcerated youths
A bill that won the support of a legislative committee Friday would require a gradual reduction in the number of juveniles at the Long Creek Youth Development Center.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2020
Bill aimed at reducing number of youths held at Long Creek gets mixed reviews
Lawmakers hear from proponents of reform and those who say the measure doesn't go far enough to close down the state's problematic detention center in South Portland.
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PublishedFebruary 29, 2020
Commentary: Black youth of Maine disproportionately targeted for mass incarceration
Black History Month serves as a reminder to not only reflect on the harm done but also to take action – starting with closing Long Creek.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2020
Bill would phase out use of Long Creek youth detention center
The measure would also prohibit courts from detaining juveniles solely because they can't be sent home, but critics say it doesn't go far enough.
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