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Tennessee Bill Proposes Extended Sentences for Youth in Custody

A controversial bill backed by the Department of Childrens Services in Tennessee aims to extend sentences by six months for youth in state custody who assault staff at residential facilities. The measure, which has passed early votes and is headed to a House committee hearing, targets youth already judged for offenses and held in places like youth development centers. The bills goal is to curb frequent assaults on workers, but it has faced strong opposition from youth advocates and lawmakers who argue it skips clear due process rules and opens doors to abuse. Critics also note the potential cost and the possibility of private facility operators profiting from holding youth longer. The bill sets up a task force to study hard-to-place kids, as lawmakers continue debating fixes for these gaps amid broader struggles in child welfare.

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