Charlie Taylor's youth justice review has laid down a challenge to the government to deliver a system that tackles the causes of youth crime rather than its symptoms (see Analysis). Much of the analysis of the review has focused on what can be done differently for the small group - around 1,000 - of under-18s in young offender institutions (YOI), secure training centres (STC) and secure children's homes. They are some of the most vulnerable in society by virtue of their age and the fact many have experienced severe childhood trauma that has contributed to their behavioural problems. While the youth custody population is one third of its 2008 level, high reoffending rates suggest problems are deeply ingrained in a significant proportion who end up in custody - and that efforts to rehabilitate them are not having the desired effect.
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