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Joel McGregor
Lecturer in criminology at Swinburne University, specializing in youth crime and policy.
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Oct 29, 2024
• 11min
The plan for locking up 10-year-olds
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Joel McGregor, a criminology lecturer at Swinburne University, delves into the heated issues surrounding youth crime policies in Australia. He discusses the implications of proposals to lock up younger offenders and critiques the media's role in sensationalizing youth crime narratives. McGregor emphasizes the need for rehabilitation over punishment, particularly for marginalized groups, and highlights the importance of understanding the socio-economic factors leading to youth criminal behavior. His insights encourage a thoughtful conversation about integrating young offenders into society.
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