Opposition from politicians to a private company reopening and running Schuman Juvenile Detention Center is unhelpful.
The time for debate over a new facility started in October 2021, in the weeks after Schuman was closed due to violations and unsafe conditions.
Sadly, Allegheny County needs a place to hold teens accused of violent crimes and that’s been the case for two years.
County Council is suing to stop the reopening of Shuman saying the use of county property must come before council for a vote.
We hope a judge rules quickly and the county can proceed. Reopening Schuman can't happen soon enough.
It’s an urgent matter of public safety.