As much as I agree with this, the chances of a Labour government (so intent on pleasing the populist) making such radical changes when they get into government are unfortunately very low.

Holding our own": a guide to non-policing solutions to serious youth violence

https://www.russellwebster.com/non-policing-solutions-to-serious-youth-violence/

#YouthCrime #YouthJustice #Criminology #CriminalJustice #LawandOrder #CommunityJustice

Queensland victims of crime collective slams 'system abuse' which they say favours young offenders

"We believe the current approach to youth justice is tantamount to systems abuse, as young people requiring boundaries, structure and intervention are released, on bail, mid crisis, addicted to drugs, to return to the environments and circumstances that led to their offending," the submission said."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-21/youth-crime-letter-palaszczuk-goverment-queensland/102001732

This victims group has hit the nail on the head. I'm tired of delinquents, the neighbors have had enough. We want our peace.

#Queensland #Crime #YouthCrime #justice

This opinion piece is misleading in that it states youth involvement in total crime has dropped when we know that youth involvement in regard to violent and property crime such as aggravated burglary and robbery is over represented.

Power and the passion: Why youth crime drives Queensland wild
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/queensland/power-and-the-passion-why-youth-crime-drives-queensland-wild-20230221-p5cm6o.html

#Queensland #YouthCrime

#streetcrime #thuglife #violence #youthcrime on the streets of #Toowoomba For what? A #backpack. No attempt to just snatch it. No. #psychotic #teenager full on violent shove, #snatchandgrab. #oldman probably not going to make it. Charge will be upgraded to #murder.

Politicians approve austerity,
Ignoring the social calamity
Poor neighborhoods feel the strain
With violence bubbling up again
It's clear there's more than just a coincidence

#austerity #youthcrime #uk #youthservices #poetry

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/04/world/europe/london-austerity-youth-violence.html

Informed citizens who read about crime have known this for years. Politicians and the media stir up the fear of crime for their own agendas.

"Australians urged to ditch ‘tough on crime’ mindset for youth justice as it does not work" - #TheGuardian #ToughOnCrime #YouthCrime

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/25/australians-urged-to-ditch-tough-on-mindset-for-youth-justice-as-it-does-not-work?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Spent six years in Alice Springs and loved it Never came across this level of crime and violence during that time #AliceSprings #YouthCrime
NT Police sending 40 additional officers to Alice Springs on Wednesday night as crime continues to rise - ABC News
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-23/alice-springs-40-police-crime-second-cbd-shutdown-in-two-weeks/101686934

"According to the Government’s youth justice indicators, offending among children aged 10 to 13 dropped 65% between 2011 and 2021. Among those aged 14 to 16, it dropped 63%. But the statistics are hardly reassuring when, seemingly monthly, stories appear in the media documenting children committing desperate acts.

That context is important, though."

#crime #youthcrime #nzpolitics

https://www.stuff.co.nz/opinion/300694212/morgan-godfery-fewer-kiwis-offending--how-do-we-help-the-young-ones-who-are