State unequipped to deal with deaf delinquent

By Lori Fullbright
Published: December 29, 2005

The arrest of a 15 year old deaf boy shines light on a glaring hole in the juvenile justice system.

Police have dealt with this boy repeatedly but the cases don't stick because the system isn't set up to deal with his disability.

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As Lori Fullbright found out his parents have tried everthything, including calling the police on him themselves.


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