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" We are among the handful of countries that has difficulty distinguishing juveniles from adults where crime is concerned. We are convinced that if a child commits an adult crime, that kid is magically transformed into an adult. Consequently, we try juveniles as adults. "

Greg Boyle

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" Me wanting a gang member to have a different life would never be the same as that gang member wanting to have one. "

Greg Boyle

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