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In this episode of 'Need to Know,' Dr. Nsenga Burton discusses the significant incident involving Judge Kenneth King in Detroit, where he ordered an at-risk teen to be shackled for falling asleep during a court talk. Dr. Burton delves into the root causes of the teen's behavior, revealing the child's homelessness and food insecurity, and emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding when dealing with young people. The discussion highlights the detrimental effects of punitive measures on at-risk youth and advocates for more compassionate and educative responses from authority figures.
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