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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.
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…
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…
(Source - Justice Health) http://www.justicehealth.nsw.gov.au/2nd_level/about_justice_health.html The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) manages young offenders by means of supervision within the community or within Juvenile Justice Centres under remand or control (sentenced) orders. Under the Children's (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 and associated legislation, young offenders are defined as aged between 10…
Nationals urge youth crime law changes ABC News Online Friday, 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…
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