在澳大利亚维多利亚州,由于缺乏早期干预资金,青年犯罪正在上升,每年有1 100名儿童被逮捕7 000多次。 Youth crime in Victoria, Australia, is rising due to lack of funding for early intervention, with 1,100 children arrested over 7,000 times in a year.

澳大利亚维多利亚的一个青年倡导团体警告说,如果不为早期干预提供更多资金,不断上升的青年犯罪可能会恶化,到6月为止的一年中,有1 100名10至17岁的儿童被逮捕7 000多次。 A youth advocacy group in Victoria, Australia, warns that without more funding for early intervention, rising youth crime could worsen, with 1100 children aged 10 to 17 arrested over 7,000 times in the year to June. 许多人面临创伤、家庭暴力、心理健康问题、或接受家庭外照料、帮派参与和暴力行为风险增加。 Many face trauma, family violence, mental health issues, or are in out-of-home care, increasing risks of gang involvement and violent behavior. 支助方案被视为至关重要的安全网,但多年资金削减削弱了这些方案。 Support programs are seen as vital safety nets, but years of funding cuts have weakened them. 尽管有人提议将初犯移交服务机构,但迄今没有采取任何行动。 Despite a proposal to refer first-time offenders to services, no action has been taken. 更严格的保释法提高了申请率18.4%,盗窃罪,包括机动车辆和零售盗窃,正在激增。 Stricter bail laws have raised applications by 18.4%, and theft crimes, including motor vehicle and retail theft, are surging. 倡导者强调,通过青年工作者和外联进行的预防比监禁更有效、更负担得起,因为监禁往往加深犯罪联系。 Advocates stress that prevention through youth workers and outreach is more effective and affordable than incarceration, which often deepens criminal ties. 通过 " 生命线 " (13 11 14)和 " 儿童帮助热线 " (1800 55 1800)为5至25岁的人提供支持。 Support is available via Lifeline (13 11 14) and Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) for those aged 5 to 25.