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Over 1,000 children have died while in juvenile detention centers nationwide.

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The posts share a report stating that over 1,000 children have died and are buried at juvenile detention centers across the United States. This highlights a significant mortality issue within the juvenile justice system.

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Over 1,000 children have died while in juvenile detention centers nationwide.
Parent: Juvenile JusticeEntity: Juvenile detention centersSub-entity: Mortality ratesImpact: negativeDate: Oct 7, 2026 - Oct 13, 2026Target: Juvenile detention center safety

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Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide https://www.npr.org/2026/10/07/nx-s1-5986124/over-1-000-children-are-buried-at-juvenile-detention-centers-nationwide?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide : NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/10/07/nx-s1-5986124/over-1-000-children-are-buried-at-juvenile-detention-centers-nationwide
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Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide https://www.npr.org/2026/10/07/nx-s1-5986124/over-1-000-children-are-buried-at-juvenile-detention-centers-nationwide?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into GOD DON'T LIKE UGLY ... @god-don-t-like-ugly-michelh57
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Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide https://www.npr.org/2026/10/12/nx-s1-5986124-e1/over-1-000-children-are-buried-at-juvenile-detention-centers-nationwide?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into All Things Considered @all-things-considered-npr
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