Qld teens reveal how and why they steal cars

The reasons why young car thieves steal cars has been revealed in an exclusive report which a leading criminologist says shows how to reduce youth crime.

The “Deterring Drivers” report, conducted by the Australian Catholic University, evaluated a six-week program held in Townsville for young car thieves aged between 13 and 17 who have lived around different areas of North and Far North Queensland.

It found that young people who steal cars are influenced by gaining…

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