Given appellant's history of insufficient supervision at home, his arrest while on parole, and his escalating pattern of antisocial and disruptive behavior, the Family Court properly exercised its discretion in placing appellant in a non-secure facility. Under the circumstances presented, we find that the Family Court adopted the least restrictive alternative consistent with appellant's needs (Family Ct Act § 352.2 [2]; Matter of Katherine W.,
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MATTER OF DEREK B.
267 A.D.2d 45 (1999)
700 N.Y.S.2d 114
In the Matter of DEREK B., a Person Alleged to be a Juvenile Delinquent, Appellant.
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Decided December 7, 1999.
Decided December 7, 1999.
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