Facility profile New Hampshire

Youth Development Center

Also known as Youth Development Center (Manchester), YDC

Unknown Manchester, New Hampshire

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Youth Development Center is a juvenile detention facility in Manchester, New Hampshire, operated by New Hampshire Department of Corrections.

Associated Press Sep 15, 2026 Lawsuit

Mistrial declared in New Hampshire youth detention center sex abuse case

A New Hampshire judge declared a mistrial in the case of former youth detention center worker Jeffrey Buskey, who was charged with repeatedly raping a teenage boy. The mistrial followed testimony that the accused was not the only staffer who sexually assaulted the survivor, raising concerns about broader misconduct at the facility. The state may consider retrying the case.
Associated Press Mar 15, 2024 Lawsuit

Former residents sue New Hampshire youth center over alleged abuse

Former residents have filed a lawsuit alleging physical restraint, humiliating punishments, and other misconduct at the YDC Youth Center in New Hampshire. The complaint identifies owners John Buskey and Michael Meehan as responsible parties.

Added 2026-09-30 by the news scan from: Associated Press, "Mistrial declared in New Hampshire youth detention center sex abuse case", 2026-09-15 source