The Marshall Project interviewed seven women who had been housed at Fox Run and several former staff members. Paitin Pahoundis and Samantha Primeau described escaping during a January 2022 snowstorm after a fire alarm, then being returned to the facility by police (The Marshall Project).

Former residents quoted in the investigation described witnessing assaults, self-harm, suicide attempts, and physical restraints. Isabella Ramirez said youth sometimes acted out in front of police because they wanted to be taken to juvenile detention instead of remaining at Fox Run (The Marshall Project).

Former staff members quoted by The Marshall Project described the strain of floor work and restraint practices. Wendy Opic, who worked at Fox Run while two interviewed former residents were there, said she worried about the children inside the facility (The Marshall Project).