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Brookwood Secure Center for Youth

Open Claverack, New York

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Brookwood Secure Center for Youth is a program in Claverack, New York.

Times Union Jul 8, 2025 Arrest

Former youth detention center psychologist pleads guilty to criminal sexual act

Maya Hayes, a former psychologist at Brookwood Secure Center for Youth in Hudson, New York, pleaded guilty to one felony count of third-degree criminal sexual act involving a resident. Originally charged with 65 counts related to the abuse of eight youths aged 16 to 18 between 2020 and 2022, Hayes’ plea deal resolves all charges. She faces 2½ years in prison, 10 years of post-release supervision, and long-term sex offender registration.