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"Many young people in contact with the justice system come from backgrounds of
extreme poverty, parental abuse or neglect, parental incarceration and
disrupted education.
These complex traumas often manifest as addictions to drugs or alcohol, mental
health challenges, poor physical health and wellbeing, and conduct disorders.
How we can effectively respond to offending by these vulnerable young people
remains a contentious topic.
“Tough on youth crime” approaches are notoriously ineffective: 85% of young
people in Australia reoffend within a year of release, and research from the
United Kingdom suggests periods of detention increase the frequency and
severity of offending.
Innovative solutions are urgently needed to reduce youth offending in ways that
prioritise the best interests of the child.
Music can provide incarcerated youth with opportunities to redefine themselves
from young offenders to young artists with creative potential."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
