One father’s fight to get help for his out-of-control teenage son
· 21 min
Episode One father’s fight to get help for his out-of-control teenage son
In recent months, a disturbing social media trend has emerged online in Ireland. Groups of masked teenage boys are stealing cars, taunting Gardaí, driving at high speeds and in some cases, against oncoming traffic.
Recently Irish Times social affairs correspondent Kitty Holland spoke to the father of a young teenage boy, who has become part of a group stealing cars and sharing the footage online. His father is calling on the state to step in and detain his son or place him in special care, before he harms himself or anyone else.
In today’s episode, Kitty explores how this case is representative of the wider crisis in the state care system.
Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan.
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