A Pembroke Pines youth counselor is accused of punching a child he was supposed to help.
Chris Jeffries, 26, is a counselor at Broward Youth Treatment Center. He's been arrested and is now charged with child abuse without great bodily harm.
According to Pembroke Pines Police, Jeffries became upset that the victim was spreading false rumors about him at the facility. He then confronted him in the common area and punched him in the face.
After responding, police said Jeffries admitted to punching the child.
He is currently being held on at $2,500 bond.