Immigrant children held in detention facility of US state of Virginia were reportedly strapped to chairs with mesh bags covering their heads as American investigators dismiss allegations of abuse.
Immigrant teens reportedly strapped to chairs in US jails
15 Aug 2018 - 12:25
Immigrant children held in detention facility of US state of Virginia were reportedly strapped to chairs with mesh bags covering their heads as American investigators dismiss allegations of abuse.
A state review into the treatment of immigrant teens did not find any abuse at the Shenandoah Valley juvenile center, according to a leaked document issued by the state’s department of juvenile justice.
The investigators argued that such practices do not meet the state’s standards of abuse or neglect.
“[Child Protective Services] completed its investigation into the allegations of abuse and found that there was no evidence of abuse or neglect,” read the report. “Conclusions of their investigations indicate that there were no life, health, or safety concerns for the residents at [the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center].”
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