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Resident alleges maltreatment and policy noncompliance at Winnebago County juvenile detention center
Summary
During public comment at the Feb. 8 Winnebago County board meeting, Jacqueline Hawkins alleged 'crimes against children' at the county juvenile detention center and cited the 2023 inspection report for deficiencies in mental-health services, education, discipline and recreation; the board did not take formal action at the meeting.
Jacqueline Hawkins used the board's public-comment period Feb. 8 to allege ongoing mistreatment of young people at the Winnebago County Juvenile Detention Center, citing a 2023 inspection report she said found noncompliance in mental-health services, discipline, education and recreation.
Hawkins told the board: "Children and adults have suffered cruel and unusual treatment during confinement at the center," and said the 2023 inspection "found non compliance issues, namely mental health services, discipline, education, and recreation and leisure time." She also said staff…
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