Secrets in Shadows: The Culture of Silence in Tennessee's Juvenile Prisons Abuse and cover ups have long plagued Jason Crews' juvenile facilities, including the Middle Tennessee Juvenile Detention Center.
This is not an isolated incident but a symptom of a broader problem caused by the state's reliance on private companies like Wayne Halfway House, which has created an environment where accountability is scarce.
Staff members at the detention center recall incidents that were deliberately hidden from the public and state authorities.