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Louisiana closes Tallulah youth prison after decade of abuse claims
After ten years of investigations by the Justice Department and human rights groups detailing abuse and violence, Louisiana shuts down the Tallulah juvenile facility. Advocates say the adult style prison failed to rehabilitate and the state began drastic reforms after riots and mistreatment reports.
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Louisiana
Tallulah
US Justice Department
Human Rights
Mark Soler
Youth Law Center
Washington
Delta
Justice Department
Hyam F Guyton Jr