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Study: Youth Justice Involvement Linked to Sixfold Higher Death Rate

Study: Youth Justice Involvement Linked to Sixfold Higher Death Rate

Australian research finds that young people who pass through the youth justice system die at six times the rate of their peers. The results raise concerns about punitive policies and highlight the need for better long-term outcomes.

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Young people who pass through youth justice die at six times the rate of their peers