Why are some young people attracted to gangs and what are some evidence-based solutions?
- Written by Kathryn Benier, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Monash University
Olegs Jonins/UnsplashReports that Victoria Police are issuing anti-association orders to “youth gang members” has sparked fresh debate about how to best deal with youth gang violence in Australia.
These orders have previously been used to reduce the presence of outlaw motorcycle “bikies” and are an attempt to prevent...
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