The Investigation into The Ware Center for Youth

Bloody Angola Podcast by Woody Overton & Jim Chapman

In this episode of "Bloody Angola," we explore the dark history of the Ware Center for Youth and the just released Louisiana Inspector General findings of the conditions within.

The focus of this initial episode is on a New York Times investigation exposing shocking abuse and neglect at the facility, prompting a call for change that spearheaded an investigation of the Juvenile Facility by then Governor John Bell Edwards.

Allegations of rape, physical abuse and an unusually high number of suicides are covered in this episode.

It is important to note that this episode covers the Allegations made by the New York Times and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this podcast.

Timestamps

07:18 Allegations by the New York Times

12:39 Investigations by the State Inspector General

16:17 The Politics of Ware

19:21 The Beginnings of Ware

22:22 Shakira's Journey to Ware

26:11 Punishments and Abuse at Ware

30:06 Horrific Allegations of Sexual Abuse

39:03 The Sheriff's Response

40:01 Uncovering Indifference

42:44 Surprising Outcomes

44:54 Superficial Oversight

46:09 Inadequate Corrections

47:35 Concealed Interviews

50:56 Rising Dysfunction

52:10 False Assurances

56:12 Regulatory Failures

57:47 Escalating Incidents

1:00:55 Reflecting on Impact

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