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Lucy McBath: “When we erode that distinction, suddenly our children can end up in a system that wasn't designed for their needs and…”

On the recordMay 12, 2021
When we erode that distinction, suddenly our children can end up in a system that wasn't designed for their needs and their circumstances.
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Lucy McBath
Democratic · Georgia

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McBath emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between juvenile and adult justice systems.

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