Southern Utah youth treatment center staff member accused of assaulting boy

What happened

A staff member at a youth treatment center in southern Utah was charged with aggravated child abuse after allegedly assaulting a new resident. Surveillance footage and a forensic examination supported the allegations, which included the staff member slapping, punching, and kneeing the boy, causing injuries to his ribs and upper back.

Timeline

1. Sep 29, 10:33 AM KSL Southern Utah youth treatment center staff member accused of assaulting boy
2. Sep 30, 10:32 AM ABC 4 Staff member at southern Utah youth treatment facility arrested, charged with child abuse
3. Sep 30, 11:30 AM KUTV 2News Youth treatment center employee arrested in connection with child abuse investigation
4. Sep 30, 11:30 AM KJZZ Youth treatment center employee arrested in connection with child abuse investigation
5. Oct 1, 7:30 PM St George News (Washington County) Employee charged with child abuse following alleged assault at Washington County treatment facility
6. Oct 2, 9:23 AM Fox 13 Child abuse arrest at southern Utah treatment center raises questions about oversight

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