自2024年以来,由于过分拥挤和人员短缺,L.A.县的新青少年设施中暴力和胡椒喷雾的使用有所增加。 L.A. County’s new juvenile facility saw rising violence and pepper spray use due to overcrowding and staff shortages since 2024.

在L.A.县于2024年开始将青少年转移到一个新设施之后,有报告显示,胡椒喷雾剂的使用和青年囚犯之间的暴力事件显著增加。 After L.A. County began transferring juveniles to a new facility in 2024, reports indicate a significant increase in pepper spray use and violent incidents among youth inmates. 官员们指出,新场地过分拥挤和人员短缺是促成因素,尽管官方调查尚未完成。 Officials cite overcrowding and staffing shortages at the new site as contributing factors, though no official investigation has been completed. 这一激增促使人们要求改革和加强监督该县的少年司法行动。 The surge has prompted calls for reform and greater oversight of the county’s juvenile justice operations.