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Georgia considers reforms for youth prisons rife with problems

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While New York and California consider dramatic juvenile-justice reform, Georgia is debating how to change an already troubled system now being rocked by the recent killing of a youth in lockup.Georgia has 26 youth jails and prisons right now, and the state is considering how to enhance security and create more space — perhaps adding another prison — while cutting some rehabilitation staff to save money.   Lawmakers will consider proposals to cut teachers and community-based rehab

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