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Children’s Judge Struggles With Juvenile Crime Patterns
In New York City a juvenile court judge examines a surge in crime by youths under 16. Cases range from a 14-year-old slashing with a knife to a 6-year-old ripping wires, with psychiatric tests and family context shaping outcomes. The judge notes no single pattern governs these cases and urges careful, individualized handling to foster future citizens.
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Phyllis Battelle
New York
INS
New York City
Charles Ramsgate
Ramsgate
Bellevue Hospital