Metro Council urging state leaders to expedite reopening of Louisville's juvenile detention center
Metro Council urging state leaders to expedite reopening of Louisville's juvenile detention center
BACK TO YOU, VICKY. THANKS, JAMIE. NEW TONIGHT, THE METRO COUNCIL PASSED A RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR AND OTHER STATE LEADERS TO EXPEDITE THE REOPENING OF THE JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY IN LOUISVILLE. IT CLOSED IN 2019 DUE TO FINANCIAL ISSUES. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SET ASIDE MONEY FOR IT TO REOPEN TWO YEARS AGO, BUT THAT HASN’T HAPPENED. THE RESOLUTION WAS PASSED AFTER THE GOVERNOR ADDRESSED CHANGES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE. TODAY, HE FILED TWO EMERGENCY REGULATIONS REQUIRING UPDATES TO RESTRICTIVE HOUSING FOR JUVENILES. HIS OFFIC
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Metro Council urging state leaders to expedite reopening of Louisville's juvenile detention center
Metro Council passed a resolution Thursday calling on Gov. Andy Beshear and other state leaders to speed up the reopening of the juvenile detention center in Louisville.The facility closed in 2019 due to financial issues.The General Assembly set aside money for it to reopen two years ago, but it still hasn't opened.Metro Council passed the resolution after Gov. Beshear addressed changes in the Department of Juvenile Justice Thursday.Beshear filed two emergency regulations that require updates to restrictive housing for juveniles.His office says the regulations prioritize safety and mental health.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
Metro Council passed a resolution Thursday calling on Gov. Andy Beshear and other state leaders to speed up the reopening of the juvenile detention center in Louisville.
The facility closed in 2019 due to financial issues.
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The General Assembly set aside money for it to reopen two years ago, but it still hasn't opened.
Metro Council passed the resolution after Gov. Beshear addressed changes in the Department of Juvenile Justice Thursday.
Beshear filed two emergency regulations that require updates to restrictive housing for juveniles.
His office says the regulations prioritize safety and mental health.
