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Youth Services Center sees rising length of stay, higher acuity cases; staff shortages hamper programming
Summary
Youth Services Center (YSC) leadership told the commission April 10 the detention population has risen sharply this year, average lengths of stay have increased and the facility now houses more youth charged with serious felony offenses. YSC reported substantial staffing turnover, a high share of new employees
Lede: Bernalillo County Youth Services Center leadership reported April 10 that the center's average daily population has increased significantly this year, average length of stay has grown by roughly 95% and a growing share of residents are charged with violent crimes. Directors said these trends raise medical and security costs and that staffing shortages and excessive overtime constrain programming and supervision.
Nut graf: YSC leaders said…
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