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Letters: Juveniles at Angola had chances but did not take advantage

Por: The Advocate Opinion July 26, 2023

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The teens that are currently don't have anyone to blame for their situation but themselves.They whine about no air conditioning or access to education (They keep promising that they'll give me an education but don't). Let me remind them that they were housed in an air-conditioned juvenile facility until they caused trouble and, in some cases, broke out. They had access to schools growing up and at the juvenile facility that they... + full article



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