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The subject of youth crime has been one of much public debate over the last few years. Statistics demonstrate that many youths who resort to crime face serious social and economical marginalisation. Justice Action believes that major changes have to be made to the current youth justice system in order to combat these ongoing concerns.
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Nationals urge youth crime law changesABC News OnlineFriday, January 7th, 2007 http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200701/s1821790.htm The New South Wales Nationals have accused the State Government of not doing enough to combat juvenile crime in country areas. Nationals' leader Andrew Stoner says violent attacks in country towns, such as the recent one on a 17-year-old in Griffith, are becoming more common. He says current laws, which allow young offenders to be given warnings before they are dealt with more seriously, are contributing to the problem.
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Young people are often depicted in the media and elsewhere as constituting an increasingly dangerous and criminal group. However, common perceptions of a juvenile crime wave are not borne out by reality. There are many common misconceptions about young people and crime. This fact sheet details briefly some of these misconceptions, as well as examining a few important facts about youth crime.
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Current stage 2008-9 Young people are our future, so when they turn down the path of deviancy it is our responsibility to pick them up and get them on the right track. If we invest in the interests of our children it will make our communities brighter places in times to come.
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Youth and Juvenile Justice"Children who came directly under the power of the state for their own protection (state wards)... are now the largest per capita group in our juvenile jails (and hence, our adult jails)."Classification of Children Offenders One of the most difficult areas of criminal justice policy lies in providing appropriate legal mechanisms to reflect the transition from the age of innocence through to maturity and full responsibility under the criminal law.
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Valuable NSW Research Publications and ResourcesFor Further Information, contact: HYPERLINK "mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "John Murray The following is a listing of resources that are very well researched and go beyond the hype given in most publications dealing with youth crime and violence. Whilst they may not be applicable in your geographic location they could probably give a better representation of the realities than most documentation put out by your local law enforcement bodies.
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South Australian Premier Announces: Young Repeat Offenders to Be Tried as Adults
Source: http://www.premier.sa.gov.au/news.php?id=1181 State Cabinet is considering tough new changes to the juvenile justice system that will see young repeat offenders tried as adults in court if they continue to offend. Premier Mike Rann says young people who repeatedly thumb their nose at the system and disregard the law time and time again should be treated like adults in court. Currently the legislation allows for youths to be tried as an adult if an application from the South Australian Police or Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is made referring the matter to a higher jurisdiction, Mr Rann says.
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Australian Capital Territory
Children and Young People Act 1999 Children and Young People Act 1999 Crimes Act 1900 Criminal Code 2002 Supervision of Offenders (Community Service Orders) Act 1985 Bail Act 1992 and others...
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Young people are often depicted in the media and elsewhere as constituting an increasingly dangerous and criminal group. However, common perceptions of a juvenile crime wave are not borne out by reality. There are many common misconceptions about young people and crime. This fact sheet details briefly some of these misconceptions, as well as examining a few important facts about youth crime.
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Youth
Nationals urge youth crime law changesABC News OnlineFriday, January 7th, 2007 http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200701/s1821790.htm The New South Wales Nationals have accused the State Government of not doing enough to combat juvenile crime in country areas. Nationals' leader Andrew Stoner says violent attacks in country towns, such as the recent one on a 17-year-old in Griffith, are becoming more common. He says current laws, which allow young offenders to be given warnings before they are dealt with more seriously, are contributing to the problem.
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