A recent audit by New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli critiques the Administration for Children's Services for severe operational failures at two juvenile detention centers, citing issues like chronic absenteeism and increased contraband. Only 53% of youths received essential assessments as mandated within 24 hours. The report, which covers a five-year period, emphasizes the agency's need for improved oversight and operations. Despite these criticisms, ACS maintains it has made significant progress in safety, education, and services, particularly since the Raise the Age law transitioned young offenders from adult to juvenile systems.
The city’s two juvenile detention centers are plagued with chronic absenteeism, a massive spike in contraband, and a failure to properly report thousands of serious incidents of violence and abuse.
Only 53 percent of the young people surveyed got an initial interview and assessment to determine their basic needs as required within 24 hours by staff at Horizon and Crossroads.
The New York City Administration for Children's Services has to improve its operations and oversight at Horizon and Crossroads juvenile centers, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli stated.
ACS has achieved encouraging improvements in safety and security, demonstrating sustained progress with regard to education and supportive services to youth in detention.
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