Tag: Youth Crime
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Victoria at a Crossroads: How to Address Youth Crime Without Hurting Friends and Family
Victoria’s Rising Youth Crime: What We Know Victoria is facing a critical debate: how to reduce youth crime without compromising the safety and wellbeing of communities, families, and offenders themselves. In the 12 months leading up to June 2025, Victoria recorded a rise in criminal incidents, underscoring the pressure on streets, courts, and community services.…
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Victoria’s Youth Justice Overhaul: Could Children as Young as 14 Face Life for Violent Crimes?
Introduction: A sweeping shift in Victoria’s youth justice policy The Victorian government is poised to overhaul its youth justice system, introducing measures that would allow children as young as 14 to be imprisoned for life in certain violent crime scenarios. The reform package, announced amid rising violent crime concerns, signals a move away from traditional…
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Two Melbourne Teens Arrested Over Brazen Machete Attack Captured on CCTV
Overview of the incident A shocking incident in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs has led to the arrest of two teenage boys, a 13-year-old and a 15-year-old, in connection with a machete attack that authorities say was carried out in a brazen manner. The attack was recorded on CCTV, providing investigators with crucial evidence as the case…
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Selangor fatal school stabbing: Family of suspect grapples with unthinkable loss
Overview of the Selangor school stabbing In a case that has shocked many in Malaysia, police say a 14-year-old boy allegedly stabbed a fellow student to death at a secondary school in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The incident, which occurred at SMK Bandar Utama Damansara (4) on Oct 14, has prompted a swift police response and…
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Victoria Police frontline reform: slim executive team plans
Victoria Police announces frontline-focused reforms Victoria Police has unveiled a comprehensive proposal to slim its executive ranks and reinvest in frontline policing as part of a broader strategy to curb crime across the state. Chief Commissioner Mike Bush said the changes are designed to reduce administrative burdens on officers, allowing them to spend more time…
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Victoria Police Unveils Plan to Slim Exec Team and Boost Frontline Enforcement
Victoria Police announces reforms to shrink executive ranks and strengthen frontline policing Victoria Police has outlined a bold plan to slim down its executive team and divert more officers to the front line in a bid to curb rising crime across the state. The reforms, announced by Chief Commissioner Mike Bush, aim to reduce administrative…
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Victoria Police Unveils Plan to Slim Executive Team and Boost Frontline Policing
Overview of the Reforms Victoria Police has announced a comprehensive restructure aimed at reducing the administrative load on officers and diverting more personnel to front-line policing. Chief Commissioner Mike Bush described the plan as a critical step in addressing a surge in crime across the state and restoring public confidence in the police force. Why…
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Growing Knife Incidents in UK Schools: What the BBC Discovery Reveals and What’s Being Done
Overview: Knife incidents among very young pupils raise alarms in UK schools New findings from a BBC investigation show that knives and sharp objects are being brought into primary schools by children as young as four. The report, based on police data across England and Wales, highlights a troubling trend in school safety and raises…
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Bislett Explosion: New Arrest in Oslo Case
New arrest in Bislett explosion case A person has been arrested in connection with the Bislett explosion on Tuesday and was today requested for preventive detention, according to police prosecutor Henrik Rådal speaking to NRK. The disclosure follows reporting by VG that first announced the arrest. The case remains under seal, and the police have…
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Bislett Explosion: New Arrest in Oslo Investigation
New Arrest in Bislett Explosion Case A new person has been arrested in connection with the Bislett explosion in Oslo, with prosecutors requesting detention today. Police say the suspect is being held as part of the ongoing investigation, which has already brought attention to a volatile dispute between criminal groups in the city. The development…