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Volusia County shooting highlights issues with Florida juvenile justice, foster care systems
The story doesn’t mention the homeowner’s responsibility to safely secure his weapons so they can’t be “grabbed” by children. Hopefully the Republican government that defunded family and youth services will reconsider.
“A foster home is a possible disposition, but that is not the primary purpose of a foster home.”
Foster homes are not meant for kids with extreme behavioral issues, but that’s not always how it plays out.
“I think we need to evaluate the entirety of these programs,” said Sen. Jeff Brandes - (R) District 24.[link:https://www.wftv.com/news/local/volusia-county/volusia-county-shooting-highlights-issues-with-florida-juvenile-justice-foster-care-systems/JZ3RHBKV7FCSHDNP2IYVCUQCCA/|
Foster homes are not meant for kids with extreme behavioral issues, but that’s not always how it plays out.
“I think we need to evaluate the entirety of these programs,” said Sen. Jeff Brandes - (R) District 24.[link:https://www.wftv.com/news/local/volusia-county/volusia-county-shooting-highlights-issues-with-florida-juvenile-justice-foster-care-systems/JZ3RHBKV7FCSHDNP2IYVCUQCCA/|
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