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Jonathan Delagrave Youth Development and Care Center

Open Caledonia, Wisconsin

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Jonathan Delagrave Youth Development and Care Center is a juvenile detention facility in Caledonia, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Examiner May 11, 2026 Lawsuit

Racine County, staff sued in ‘brutal beating’ of teen

A lawsuit has been filed against Racine County and two staff members at the Jonathan Delagrave Youth Development and Care Center, alleging excessive force was used against a teen with emotional and psychological disabilities. The incident occurred on May 27, 2025, and the teen was struck repeatedly by staff. The county has implemented changes since the incident, including additional training on de-escalation and trauma-informed care.