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Criminal

May 8, 2015

Home monitoring and its toll on youth

Sam was arrested for stealing a two pairs of flip flops from a department store. He was placed on probation, and had to wear a GPS monitor on his ankle. Taking his dog for a walk led to three days in juvenile hall.


By L.J. Williamson


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Sam, a 16-year-old boy, was arrested for stealing two pairs of flip flops from a department
store. He was placed on probation, and as a condition of probation, had to wear a
GPS monitor on his ankle.


But Sam found it difficult to stay inside the small, cramped apartment he shared with
his mother all day, so he to...

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