The influx of minors charged with serious crimes at New York City's juvenile detention centers has led to escalating violence and increased control challenges for staff.
Following the implementation of the Raise the Age law, there has been a drastic rise in the number of older residents charged with serious offenses, overwhelming facility staff.
A report indicates that staff members feel increasingly endangered, with many saying that residents effectively run the facilities, contributing to a culture of fear and compliance.
Reports of violence and contraband retention strategies, like allowing minors to keep marijuana to avert conflicts, exemplify the dire circumstances facing juvenile detention workers.
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