Goodlatte statement on abuse claims at Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) released the following statement today in light of a report by the Associated Press regarding claims of abuse at the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center in Staunton:

“The claims made by juveniles held at the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center are alarming, and certainly merit a thorough investigation to uncover the truth. I take claims of abuse seriously, and I expect that the relevant local, state, and federal entities will take them seriously as well. Until today’s news report, I was not aware of these complaints. My office has reached out to the facility to learn more about this situation, and I will continue to closely follow the legal proceedings as well as any resulting actions.”