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PublishedJune 14, 2021
Senate narrowly passes bill to close Long Creek within two years
The measure to close the South Portland youth prison passed the House last week but it faces a possible veto by Gov. Janet Mills.
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PublishedJune 10, 2021
Bill to close Long Creek youth prison receives preliminary approval
The Maine Department of Corrections would have to develop a plan to close Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland by June 30, 2023.
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PublishedMay 15, 2021
Commentary: Community action is necessary for the survival of Maine youth
State funding should be redirected into providing better support for teens and their families and keeping them out of the juvenile justice system.
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PublishedMay 10, 2021
Lawmakers consider setting a closure date for youth prison
Advocates spoke in favor of legislation calling for the closure of the Long Creek Youth Development Center.
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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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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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