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Rapport helps Harris reach out to juveniles

When Thyrone Harris began his career 11 years ago as a juvenile probation officer, the majority of youthful offenders here were detained for marijuana charges and some theft cases.“It’s just the drugs,” Harris said. “That is our main problem. It’s everywhere.”The marijuana cases are still around, but the majority of cases now are prescription pills, mainly Xanax. The drug is a sedative used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.“No cocaine, no barbiturates. Just the pills and the marijuana,” Harris said. “I don’t know how they get them; or who gives it to them. I guess you’ve got to know the ...

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