This publication presents information on youth crime, from the commission of
the crime
through to sentencing of the young offender. It includes information on
rates of crime;
characteristics of young offenders and their victims; the use of
alternative measures; youth
court cases; youth corrections; and repeat offenders. There is also a
discussion of various
factors that may influence the level of youth crime (e.g. socio-economic
status, level of
education, family history, etc.). The report attempts to answer some of
the main questions
related to youth crime.
