Substantive reports written by the Office of the Youth Ombudsperson (OYO) that identify systemic issues within facilities, evaluate corrective responses from provider facilities and investigating city agencies, and make recommendations that improve the safety and well-being of youth in residential placements. Also contained on this page are all corresponding responses from external agencies and offices.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Use of Seclusion at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center (PJJSC) (11.18.24) PDF | This report (dated November 18, 2024) details the improper and excessive use of seclusion within the PJJSC, the steps taken by the PJJSC to correct this practice, and the interagency collaboration throughout the process. | December 12, 2024 | |
| DHS Response to the OYO Report (12.19.24) PDF | DHS response (dated December 19th, 2024) to OYO report, "Use of Seclusion at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center" (dated November 18, 2024). | January 8, 2025 | |
| OYO Abraxas Case Report PDF | This report details the outdated and overly punitive polices, improper restraints, alleged racial and religious discrimination, privacy and communications, concerns, inadequate grievances practices, questionable length of stay practices, and more at Abraxas. This report also outlines the steps taken, and lack thereof, by the PMT to implement corrective action and the interagency collaboration throughout the process. | June 10, 2026 | |
| DHS Response to OYO-Abraxas Case Report (6.9.26) PDF | This document is the DHS response to the OYO report, "OYO Abraxas Case Report" | June 10, 2026 | |
| OYO Pinkney’s Vineyard Case Report PDF | This report details the inadequate provision of language access supports and services for LEP (limited english proficiency) youth residing at Pinkney's Vineyard, the steps taken, and lack thereof, by the PMT to implement corrective action and the interagency collaboration throughout the process. | June 10, 2026 | |
| DHS Response to OYO-Pinkney’s Vineyard Case Report (6.9.26) PDF | This document is the DHS response to the OYO report, "OYO Pinkney's Vineyard Case Report" | June 10, 2026 |