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Controlling Board approves expansion of CrossFit program for juvenile facilities amid objections
Summary
The Department of Youth Services received board approval to expand a voluntary CrossFit program at juvenile correctional facilities; representatives said the program reduced violent behavior, but two lawmakers objected to the item and requested broader departmental review of programs for incarcerated youth.
The State Controlling Board approved an item expanding a CrossFit program at Ohio juvenile correctional facilities, despite objections from two representatives who questioned program priorities and rising costs.
Justin Stanek, legislative liaison for the Department of Youth Services, said the agency planned to expand the program after reporting positive results. "As of last week, we're serving 89 youth at our 3 juvenile correctional…
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