Most children in youth justice system have suffered trauma, research suggests

Fiona Simpson
Friday, March 26, 2021

The majority of children in the youth justice system have been subject to abuse, trauma or poverty, new research shows.

Children in youth custody are likely to have suffered abuse, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock
Children in youth custody are likely to have suffered abuse, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

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