youth detention center

DHHS disputes findings of youth detention center inquiry, but acknowledges ‘leadership failure’

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A top official at the Department of Health and Human Services pushed back on Friday against many of the findings of a legislative inquiry into various allegations of improper treatment at the state’s youth detention center, but she also acknowledged systemic leadership and culture failures at the Manchester facility.

Facing scrutiny, head of NH’s youth detention center resigns

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Joshua Nye, who oversaw New Hampshire’s state-run youth detention center during months of recent turmoil that included allegations of abuse, an extended lockdown, and injuries to staff and children, has resigned. The announcement comes a day after lawmakers investigating the abuse allegations called on Nye to be replaced, citing “extreme failure of leadership.”

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