Candidateforwax
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I presume this guy gave some signs and symptoms of violence during his life...
It sounds like from what the care worker said he did but it's not fair to lock someone up forever because of that and deny them the chance of a full recovery. I've worked with mentally ill young people who, when their disorders were at their worst, were a danger to themselves and others. However, with the right combination of meds, therapy and the opportunity to do things that were beneficial towards their mental health were completely non-violent and able to not only be part of but thrive in their communities. Day trips are often a part of that recovery process and obviously someone severely dropped the ball and now this boy will face the criminal justice system and rightfully so. However, you can't deny someone a chance of recovery because of how their mental illness manifested historically.