General Article Half of young offenders are themselves victims, finds new study

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Half of 11- 17-year-olds in the hands of Youth Offending Services have themselves been the victim of abuse, violence, crime or other traumatic experiences, finds a new report by Middlesex University. Most of these have emotional and mental health needs that are linked to these experiences.

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