Home Office study reveals public support for less punitive stance on youth crime

Neil Puffett
Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Members of the public do not want to see under-18s criminalised for low-level crime, despite being concerned about a "lack of discipline" among young people.

Focus groups in the study blamed poor parenting for youth crime. Image: Tom Campbell/posed by models
Focus groups in the study blamed poor parenting for youth crime. Image: Tom Campbell/posed by models

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