Youth crime QLD: Can Staying on Track program fix revolving door of youth detention
Queensland is implementing a new 'Staying on Track' rehabilitation program to address high recidivism rates among juvenile offenders. The initiative aims to provide 12 months of post-release support to break the cycle of youth detention.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing policy debate regarding the effectiveness of punitive versus rehabilitative measures in addressing youth crime.
Updated June 21, 2026 - 1.33am . First published at 12.32am
The article presents both the government's law-and-order approach and the statistical reality of recidivism without taking a definitive stance.
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