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Children Removed from Delaware County Juvenile Justice Center After Abuse Allegations

WDIY | By Kenny Cooper

Published March 28, 2021 at 7:03 PM EDT

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Chris Welsh, director of Delaware County of Office of the Public Defenders, says the "time for action is now," after uncovering child abuse allegations at the juvenile detention facility.

A judge has ordered the removal of all remaining children from the Delaware County Juvenile Justice Center following allegations of abuse by staff. WHYY’s Kenny Cooper reports.

(Original air-date: 3/24/21)