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Youth crime crackdown all 'hammer' on troubled kids

Summary by The West Australian

Spiking youth crime is being used to justify harsher proposed bail laws in a state some argue is neglecting its responsibility as legal guardian to many.

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Brisbane Times

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Why Jacinta Allan is pushing for laws that will lock up more kids

A Labor government, led by a woman of the Left, is legislating with the explicit intention of putting more young recidivist home invaders and car thieves behind bars.

19 days ago·Australia

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LBC

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Rizzle Kicks star says children 'relying' on online communities and rising crime caused by 'boredom'

Rizzle Kicks member Jordan Stephens has called on the government to put more money into 'extracurricular activities' in a bid reduce the youth crime amid an online safety crisis.

19 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The West Australian

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Youth crime crackdown all 'hammer' on troubled kids

Spiking youth crime is being used to justify harsher proposed bail laws in a state some argue is neglecting its responsibility as legal guardian to many.

20 days ago·Australia

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southburnett.com.au

Two Programs To Target Youth Crime - southburnett.com.au

Premier David Crisafulli March 17, 2025 Young offenders from the South Burnett will be referred to two new programs designed to tackle youth crime announced by the State Government last week. Service providers have been invited to tender to run the “Regional Reset” and “Staying on Track” programs in communities across Queensland. “Staying on Track” will deliver a 12-month rehabilitation program post-detention for youth, including at least six m…

18 days ago·Kingaroy, Australia

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The Queenslander

Youth crime crackdown all ‘hammer’ on troubled kids

Where are these kids’ parents? It is a common refrain in youth crime conversations but in many cases, children who run afoul of the law fall under the care of the state. Premier Jacinta Allan unveiled tougher bail laws this week to quell rising community anxiety after youth crime offences in Victoria hit a 15-year high. It comes as police investigate the death of a 24-year-old who was stabbed to death by a group wielding edged weapons. The state…

20 days ago

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Social Democrats

Addressing youth crime requires restorative measures, not more detention centres

Overcrowding in our youth detention system must be urgently addressed, but it is essential that we move away from simply expanding detention facilities, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. Deputy Gannon, the party’s Justice spokesperson, said: “While the recent crackdown on the ‘Lucky Dip’ gang by An Garda Síochána is welcome, the root cause of so much of youth crime lies in systemic failures, including the lack of adequate rehabilitat…

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