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Duncan Murray and Emily Woods

Youth crime crackdown slammed for ignoring root causes

A race by leaders in one state to be the toughest on youth crime has been criticised by advocates. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Controversial "adult crime, adult time" laws proposed by a state opposition have been criticised for wrongly targeting vulnerable young people being used as tools by organised crime gangs.

The NSW coalition on Sunday pledged to make young offenders face tougher penalties within 100 days of winning government if it triumphs at the March state election.

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