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Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Mississippi Police Hope To Become Role Models for Troubled Teens

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports that early next year, the Tupelo, MS, Police Athletic League, will begin helping at-risk teens avoid scrapes with the law. By offering fishing camps, basketball, boxing and mentoring, the city hopes to attract 300 13- to 16- year old teenagers in Tupelo and Lee County.

PAL "will give troubled youths a place to go to develop skills with positive role models," said John S. Oxford. "It will also help to break down barriers" between police officers and juveniles.

Read the entire article at Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal.

posted by ByParents-forParents at 2:38 PM

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