‘Too afraid to go out’: UN’s bizarre claim on Qld youth crime laws
The Queensland youth wing of the United Nations has attacked the state’s juvenile crime laws, saying young people are being targeted.
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Seriously weird attack on youth crime laws completely misses point
The Queensland youth wing of the UN should focus more of their attention on international atrocities, writes the editor.
‘Dear Premier, lock up my young son or brace for a dark future’
Queensland’s Premier has responded to a desperate mum who pleaded for out of control son to be locked up, as the state’s youth crime crisis is laid bare.
Beyond blame: Why we need a new approach to Qld’s youth crime crisis
It’s easy pointing a finger at someone else when it comes to parenting, writes Madonna King.
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Editor’s view: Long way to go in war on youth crime
It’s too soon to know if the government’s strategy is delivering victory in the youth crime war, but at least it’s fighting the war, writes the editor.
Teen’s Snapchat feed hands cops all they need to end his crime spree
A serial teenage offender’s latest crime spree across the South Burnett came undone when he lost his mobile phone – and all the incriminating videos – at a victim’s home.
MP says this is the ‘final step’ needed to tackle youth crime
After a woman had a knife held to her throat in a horrifying home invasion, a NQ MP says there is only one thing missing from youth crime legislation. VOTE IN OUR POLL.
Selfie incrimination: Dumb young crims entrapped by posting, boasting
Alleged youth lawbreakers are being caught bragging on social media daily, and in some cases being intercepted during live streams.
Sign little has changed with juvenile offenders’ posts and boasts
The fact that police have charged 200 people for boasting about crime on social media since August suggests little has changed, writes the editor.
Premier reveals key reason behind spike in juvie arrest rate
Amid the crime data around the state government’s offensive against youth crime, one figure stands out as a true indicator.
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