Why are there fewer young offenders?
Analysis of the sudden rise and then sustained fall in young offenders entering the justice system find that policing policy is the main influencing factor.
17th November 2017
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Analysis of the sudden rise and then sustained fall in young offenders entering the justice system find that policing policy is the main influencing factor.
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