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Youth crime analysis |
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Current stage 2008-9
Young people are our future, so when they turn down the path of
deviancy it is our responsibility to pick them up and get them on the
right track. If we invest in the interests of our children it will make
our communities brighter places in times to come.
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Age of Responsibility |
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Youth and Juvenile Justice "Children who came directly under the power of the state for their own protection (state wards)... are now the largest per capita group in our juvenile jails (and hence, our adult jails)."
Classification of Children Offenders
One of the most difficult areas of criminal justice policy lies in providing appropriate legal mechanisms to reflect the transition from the age of innocence through to maturity and full responsibility under the criminal law.
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Beyond Bars - Youth Crime |
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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 misconceptions, as well as examining a few important facts about youth crime.
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ABC News Articles - Youth Crime |
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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 on a 17-year-old in Griffith, are becoming more
common.
He says current laws, which allow young offenders to be given warnings
before they are dealt with more seriously, are contributing to the
problem.
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The Juvenile Justice System |
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(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 and 18 years. Depending on the security and risk level of a detainee, offenders can be transferred into the adult correctional system when they turn 18 years of age, though in special circumstances older offenders may remain in the care of DJJ.
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