He Suffered Abuse in a Private Youth Jail. The Company Never Reported It.

Reporting Highlights

Locked Down: Interviews with dozens of former staff and youth reveal how Wayne Halfway House failed to report suspected abuse to state officials across youth prisons in Tennessee.

A Company’s Mandate: According to several former employees at Wayne Halfway House’s youth prisons, an expectation to keep serious incidents secret came from the top: CEO Jason Crews.

Under Investigation: Tennessee said it is investigating the incidents WPLN and ProPublica uncovered at the company’s facilities.

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