What to do about the mistreatment of a juvenile while in custody?
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What to do about the mistreatment of a juvenile while in custody?
My daughter is in the custody of the juvenile justice system for failing a test test. She was taken to an ER but was treated inhumanely. She went to the ER for heavy menstral bleeding and abdominal pain. She is 15 years old and was left in shackles, not fed, and in bloody underwear for 10 hours. I feel this treatment was over the top. I tried to feed her but was told I was not allowed to. The juvenile officers finally after 10 yours allowed her a bag of chips and a soda.
Asked on February 5, 2011 under Personal Injury, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Oh my goodness; this is making me shiver. Does your daughter have an attorney on her behalf? You need to start making noise here. You need to do whatever it takes to get her out of there and some help. I do not know what your situation is or what your daughters situation is outside of your question, but this treatment is improper. I would also report the hospital and make a stink about them as well. You need an advocate on your side here. Speak with a criminal attorney. Legal Aid. Your local bar association. And also an attorney that deals with violations of civil rights. Good luck to you.
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