Moral Panic Over Youth Crime
For years, news headlines have been dominated by warnings of a youth crime crisis. But is youth crime actually on the rise? Is the panic based on fact or fear?
The Daily spoke to experts, including Jackie Fitzgerald from the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, UTS Law Professor Thalia Anthony and frontline youth worker Luke Roberts. They challenge the narrative portrayed by the media and politicians, drawing attention to falling national crime rates, and question the effectiveness of harsh government responses that target young people.
From vigilante Facebook pages to mounting political pressure, The Daily hears why the toughest responses might be doing the most harm.
