马里兰州自由州挑战学院在虐待丑闻后关闭; 领导人在重新开放前要求改革。 Maryland’s Freestate Challenge Academy closed after abuse scandals; leaders demand reforms before reopening.

《巴尔的摩太阳报》揭露马里兰州自由州挑战学院广泛滥用后, 联邦和州领导人正在要求改革, Federal and state leaders are demanding reforms after The Baltimore Sun exposed widespread abuse at Maryland’s Freestate Challenge Academy, a National Guard-run program for at-risk teens. 内部记录和刑事指控显示,自2019年以来发生了14起暴力事件,其中包括9起涉及工作人员的暴力事件,指控有身体和语言虐待,还有一个课后拳击俱乐部。 Internal records and criminal charges reveal 14 violent incidents since 2019, including nine involving staff, with allegations of physical and verbal abuse, and an after-hours fight club. 该设施在安全检查后于9月关闭,并计划在翻新后重新开放。 The facility closed in September following a safety inspection and plans to reopen after renovations. 双方的立法者呼吁加强培训、雇用标准和监督,而前任官员和倡导者则警告系统性失败,敦促在重新开放前提高透明度。 Lawmakers from both parties are calling for stronger training, hiring standards, and oversight, while former officials and advocates warn of systemic failures and urge transparency before reopening.