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RICA-Baltimore

Open Baltimore, Maryland

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RICA-Baltimore is a program in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Baltimore Banner Jan 5, 2026 Expose

Youth detention center plagued by mice, unsanitary conditions, improper medical care: report

An independent watchdog report documented unsanitary and unhygienic conditions at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center, including a rodent infestation and inadequate medical care. The report also noted chronic staffing shortages and unprofessional behavior by some staff members. The facility houses approximately 82 children, with about half facing adult criminal charges.