Juvenile Justice Q&A

The Albany Herald, Ga.
Updated ·2 min read

May 18—The Department of Juvenile Justice provides a regular question-and-answer column for Georgians who may have questions about the system:

Question: I am confused about all the car break-ins and home burglaries in my community. Could these crimes be a form of gang activity?

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