Recently, there has been increased political and media focus on so-called youth crime waves, particularly in Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Queensland’s Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has campaigned strongly on the issue, arguing young people found guilty of some crimes should be sentenced as adults.

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Produced By: Dr John Jiggens

Featured In Story: Ross Homel – Professor of Criminology at Griffith University , and

First aired on The Wire, Friday 25 October 2024