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January 16, 2001
Matthew & the Judge:
Juvenile Court Diary
One year ago Judge Jeremiah, a Rhode Island juvenile court judge, and Matthew, a 17 year old repeat
offender, were given tape recorders. During that time, Judge Jeremiah released Matthew early, for good
behavior. Two weeks later Matthew was arrested again, for selling drugs. Through their diaries, Matthew and
the judge tell the same story from two different sides of the bench.
Hear the juvenile court diary on All Things Considered. Part 1 | Part 2
Read the transcript from the Jan. 2, online chat with inmate John Mills' mother, Brenda Daniels, and the series producer, Joe Richman.
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Sometimes it really gets to you. You're trying to put
the youngster on the road to recovery. if a child
comes back and you let him out and he comes back
and you let him out and he comes back a third time,
I think you better give up on the child. How many
breaks can you give him? You give up.