Jason Crews

Jason Crews is a Tennessee businessman whose juvenile justice facilities are currently under scrutiny due to allegations of abuse and a failure to report these incidents to the state. Recent reporting by ProPublica and WPLN highlights that facilities overseen by Crews, such as Wayne Halfway House which operates Mountain View Academy, have not fulfilled their mandatory reporting requirements. This lack of transparency came to light through investigations into the safety and oversight of state youth prisons. Specifically, the case of Thomas Jarvis, who was attacked twice at facilities under Crews' purview, exemplifies the alleged systemic failures. The situation has prompted Democratic Tennessee state lawmakers to demand answers from the Department of Children’s Services regarding safety protocols and accountability within these youth correctional facilities. The ongoing investigation and legislative inquiry underscore the critical relevance of Crews' business operations to the welfare and safety of vulnerable youth in Tennessee.