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Young offenders – victims of US detention system

Published: 18 November, 2009, 10:06
Edited: 19 November, 2009, 09:55


In the US city of New Orleans, the current juvenile detention system is coming under fire. A worrying number of young offenders are now becoming victims of violence and abuse while incarcerated.

 
2 COMMENTS
David November 18, 2009, 11:21 quote
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USA - prison house of the oppressed.

Sean November 18, 2009, 20:15 quote
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David: speak for yourself.

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