The plan for locking up 10-year-olds
The Briefing
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The Dilemma of Youth Crime and Victim Needs
This chapter examines the consequences of reducing the criminal age of responsibility to 10 in the Northern Territory, especially for disadvantaged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth. It advocates for a compassionate approach that considers the needs of victims alongside the socio-economic factors influencing youth crime.
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