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Putting their futures on the line

Chelsea police sergeant-coach channels at-risk youths into football

By Bob Hohler
Globe Staff / November 23, 2005

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Her 15-year-old son locked up after a gang fight, Rosana DeJesus stood weeping in the police station, fearing she soon could lose him to the unforgiving streets. (Full article: 1679 words)

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