Head of Dallas County Juvenile Justice Center refutes claims of ‘inhumane’ conditions [Video]

DALLAS – After complaints about inhumane conditions inside the Dallas County Juvenile Justice Center, the executive director is firing back.

The director cited audits by the state as proof the department is following the law in its treatment of young people in custody.

Executive Director Darryl Beatty held a press conference Wednesday to refute the claims of a whistleblower report of harsh conditions and defend the detention center.

However, he refused to take any questions from the media and instead read a prepared statement. His attorney said that was his advice.

“The allegations being leveled that youth are being subjected to inhumane treatment are categorically false,” Beatty said. “During my tenure as chief probation officer, there have been no findings of inhumane treatment. None.”

“Inhumane” is how a coalition of Black clergy described the conditions during a news conference last Sunday with testimonials of poor conditions from two former detainees who spent time there several years ago.

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