Youth

Study Reveals Sharp Rise in Suicide Attempts Among Trans and Nonbinary Youth Following Anti-Trans Legislation

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A recent study has spotlighted a stark reality: the enactment of anti-transgender legislation in the United States correlates significantly with an increase in suicide attempts among transgender and nonbinary youth. This demographic, while only representing a small fraction of the overall population, has frequently found itself at the center of heated legislative debates which appear to have dire consequences. Published in the journal Nature Human Behavior, the research analyzed data from 2018 to 2022 during which 48 anti-trans laws were passed across 19 states. These laws covered a range of prohibitions, from restrictions on trans-specific … Read more

State Appeals Record $38 Million Judgement in Pioneering Youth Detention Center Abuse Lawsuit

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Concord, NH — In a legal twist, the state of New Hampshire is appealing a groundbreaking $38 million jury award granted in a case involving horrific abuse at the state’s Youth Development Center (YDC), a facility that has been under scrutiny for years. The unprecedented amount represents one of the largest settlements in such a case, highlighting deep systemic issues within juvenile justice institutions. The lawsuit, initially filed by victims who endured extensive and repeated abuse while residing at the Manchester-based YDC, culminated in a jury decision that was seen as a landmark victory for … Read more

$38 Million Award in Youth Detention Center Case Sparks Ongoing Debate

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Manchester, NH – A New Hampshire jury’s decision to award $38 million to a victim of abuse at the state’s Youth Development Center (YDC) has sparked a broad discussion on the implications for victim compensation and systemic reform in youth correctional facilities. The significant sum reflects both the severity of the misconduct and the long-term impact on the victim, identified only as David. This landmark case stems from allegations dating back multiple decades, during which the YDC has been accused of widespread physical and sexual abuse. The recent ruling marks a notable moment in the … Read more

Mistrial Announced in High-Profile New Hampshire Youth Center Rape Case Following Jury Standstill

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Concord, NH — A New Hampshire court declared a mistrial in the rape case against a former worker of a youth rehabilitation center after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict, officials said Friday. The case has spotlighted the broader issues of safety and oversight in juvenile rehabilitation facilities. The jury was deadlocked on several charges, including aggravated felonious sexual assault, against David Manson, 38, who worked at the Sununu Youth Services Center in Manchester. Manson was accused of assaulting a teenage detainee multiple times in 2016. Despite days of deliberation, the jurors were … Read more