The 180: The hard core behind our youth crime problem
A tiny core group of about 200 children are committing almost one in four youth crimes in Victoria. As overall youth crime rates fall, these children are committing more and more-violent crimes.
Liam is an Age journalist
A tiny core group of about 200 children are committing almost one in four youth crimes in Victoria. As overall youth crime rates fall, these children are committing more and more-violent crimes.
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