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flag Youth crime in Victoria, Australia, is rising due to lack of funding for early intervention, with 1,100 children arrested over 7,000 times in a year.

flag A youth advocacy group in Victoria, Australia, warns that without more funding for early intervention, rising youth crime could worsen, with 1100 children aged 10 to 17 arrested over 7,000 times in the year to June. flag Many face trauma, family violence, mental health issues, or are in out-of-home care, increasing risks of gang involvement and violent behavior. flag Support programs are seen as vital safety nets, but years of funding cuts have weakened them. flag Despite a proposal to refer first-time offenders to services, no action has been taken. flag Stricter bail laws have raised applications by 18.4%, and theft crimes, including motor vehicle and retail theft, are surging. flag Advocates stress that prevention through youth workers and outreach is more effective and affordable than incarceration, which often deepens criminal ties. flag Support is available via Lifeline (13 11 14) and Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) for those aged 5 to 25.

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