Queensland Kids Aren’t Inherently Violent, So What’s The Deal With The State’s Youth Crime ‘Crisis’?

Submitted by JoshuaM on Fri, 29/03/2024 - 14:01

Almost half of all children charged by Queensland Police last year found themselves outside of education, training, or work.

It’s children like these that Townsville’s Flexible Learning Centre hopes to engage with.

“Our young people have been marginalized from mainstream education,” says Neil Whitley, acting Head of Campus at the centre.

“Having a valuable, relevant education is a ticket to a successful future for all.

“Our young people deserve that same opportunity,” he said.

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