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DHS reports expanded capacity for adjudicated youth after Philadelphia surge; new treatment unit opening
2486007 · February 28, 2025
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Secretary Arkoosh said DHS increased secure-bed capacity after a 2023 Philadelphia surge in adjudicated youth. She said Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Center census has been below capacity for several months and that the Southeast Treatment Unit is operating and will expand.
In response to questions from the House Appropriations Committee, Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Valerie Arkoosh said the department expanded secure-bed capacity and services after Philadelphia judges began adjudicating youth to longer commitments, which had previously led…
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