Victoria is set to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 this year, but questions remain as to what responses should be implemented to improve outcomes for young offenders and the community.
The experts uncover some of the policies and initiatives needed for change, and the role of localised actions as part of the solution.
“Stranger danger” now lurks less in the streets, and more in adult dating apps, gaming sites and consoles, and social media.
Since 1991, the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system has increased. There are three areas of reform that could start addressing the problem.
We can’t talk about youth crime without taking into account childhood adversity.
It's World Children's Day, yet in Australia's criminal justice system they are still being silenced and denied their rights.
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