CSEA Statement on US Justice Department Report Critical of State Juvenile Justice Facilities

ALBANY, NY (08/24/2009)(readMedia)-- The United States Department of Justice has issued a report that is highly critical of the juvenile justice centers operated by the state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). CSEA has not been able to review the full report. CSEA has long had concerns about OCFS operations but the union cannot respond appropriately without more information. CSEA will monitor the situation since OCFS apparently must act within a short period of time to comply with recommendations from the Justice Department.

More information will be posted on the CSEA website when available.

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