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Coercion and Manipulation: Abusive Practices in the Recruitment and Use of America’s Youth as Confidential Informants

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From the abstract: “Over the past several decades, there have been an alarming number of instances where young Americans have had their lives ruined due to their involvement as confidential informants in law enforcement narcotics investigations. These tragedies have garnered national attention and inspired attempts at reform several times. Yet, the reckless use of the…