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Violent Teen Brawl at D.C. Center Sparks Policy Reevaluation

7/15/2025

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Two teenagers were hospitalized following violent altercations at D.C.'s Youth Services Center on July 7, including a transgender girl who endured a broken jaw. In the aftermath, five teens have been charged, prompting the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services to reevaluate its policies amid concerns over the facility's overcrowding.

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Story summary

Two teenagers were hospitalized following violent altercations at D.C.'s Youth Services Center on July 7, including a transgender girl who endured a broken jaw. In the aftermath, five teens have been charged, prompting the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services to reevaluate its policies amid concerns over the facility's overcrowding.