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flag Youth crime in Victoria surges, sparking calls for root-cause solutions amid rising violence and tragic deaths.

flag Youth crime in Victoria has hit a record high, with rising knife seizures and violent offences, prompting comparisons to Scotland’s early 2000s crisis. flag Despite tougher laws, including changes to bail and proposed stop-and-search powers, crime rates remain high. flag Tragic killings of young victims, including 12-year-old Chol Achiek and 15-year-old Dau Akueng, have intensified public concern over youth gang violence. flag Experts and youth workers stress that reducing recidivism requires stable housing, employment, mental health support, and peer-led rehabilitation. flag Programs connecting reformed offenders with at-risk youth have shown promise, offering mentorship and purpose. flag While Victoria’s police focus on early intervention, long-term success depends on addressing root causes, not just punishment, drawing lessons from Scotland’s sustained progress in reducing violence.

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