youth crime

Tough Youth Crime Laws only a Short-Term Fix

The Wire

After winning in a landslide Northern Territory election, Lia Finocchiaro and the Country Liberals have announced massive hard-line reforms to...

Can curfews address the youth crime in Alice Springs?

The Wire

Following a spate of youth crimes in Alice Springs, a three day curfew was imposed on the city. However, many...

What does the curfew in Alice Springs mean for businesses?

The Wire

The curfew in Alice Springs that was introduced a week ago has proven to be successful in it’s goal of...

Expert criticises Qld’s tough new stance on youth crime: jail is not the answer

The Wire

Figures released by the Productivity Commission in January this year show Queensland jails more children than any other state or...