Are children's home arrests a problem?

Andrew Neilson and Jonathan Stanley
Tuesday, September 25, 2018

The Howard League for Penal Reform is concerned that children in residential care are being criminalised unfairly, despite a report showing a fall in arrests. Experts debate if enough is being done to tackle the issue.

There has been a 68 per cent drop in the number of children arrested since 2010. Picture: NTI
There has been a 68 per cent drop in the number of children arrested since 2010. Picture: NTI

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