Cost of living crisis could increase offending among young women

Joe Lepper
Thursday, March 10, 2022

Offending rates among young women could rise more quickly due to the cost of living crisis compared with rates among young men, experts have warned.

Most young women in the justice system have experienced trauma, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock
Most young women in the justice system have experienced trauma, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

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