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>> the juvenile detention center is just that. it's a place where we hold kids until we essentially figure out what we want to do with them next. what kind of services would be in the best interest of that kid in the community? >> kevin elkins has been ricky's probation officer for years. >> did he have any idea of what might occur? >> he said maybe 30-day commitment, 60-day commitment. i was like, i don't want either. i want out. >> i've talked to him since he's been out here. still has his mindset on wanting to get his ged. going to welding. that was his vocation at the placement facility. h...

If he can really search his heart and want to make the changes, i believe he can do so. but it's truly up to him. i hope he's successful. that's all i can say. >> while kevin is excited to go to placement, for kymyada being sent to a placement facility means separation from her daughter. but her story does not end here. >> that statement that you said hurt me really bad because --

As they await yet another hearing in front of the judge, they are placed in the holding cell area where they prepare for their time in court. >> the juvenile detention center is just that. it's a place where we hold kids until we essentially figure out what we want to do with them next. what kind of services would be in the best interest of that kid in the community? >> kevin elkins has been ricky's probation officer for years. >> has he spoken to you recently? >> yeah, he spoke to me recently. >> did he have any idea of what might occur? >> he said maybe 30-day commitment, 60-day commitment. ...

He needs that piece of paper to take advantage of the welding trade he learned while at his last placement facility. >> if he can come out of placement and he has a trade, if any of the kids have a trade, then it makes them marketable. it means they can survive and support themselves without having to turn to a life of crime to do that. >> i can't believe how tall you've got to be considering how short you used to be. you know, i really do believe there's a big part of rick that would like to turn the tide. would like to continue on with the welding, would like to minimally get his ged if not ...

>> the stakes are high this time for ricky to get out. he's on track to get his ged in just a few months. he needs that piece of paper to take advantage of the welding trade he learned while at his last placement facility. >> if he can come out of placement and he has a trade, if any of the kids have a trade, then it makes them marketable, it means they can survive and support themselves without having to turn to a life of crime to do that. >> i can't believe how tall you've got to be considering how short you were. you know, i really do believe there's a big part of rick that would like to tu...