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Politics
Tara Cosoleto

Vic youth justice system shake-up needed

A report into Victoria's youth justice system has been tabled in state parliament. (AAP)

A shake-up of the court diversion program could ensure more Indigenous children and other young people stay out of the youth justice system, a Victorian report has found.

Diversion focuses on rehabilitation rather than incarceration and allows children who have offended to avoid a criminal record.

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