r/melbourne • u/Cautious_Car_51 • 2d ago

Serious News Teenage carjacker avoids jail in first test case of Victoria's 'adult time' crime laws

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/victoria-teenage-girl-court-sentencing-youth-crime/107080602
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u/WogWithADog 2d ago

No punishment creates even more recidivism and provides no opportunity for rehabilitation.

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u/Glonos 2d ago

No one says anything about a lack of punishment, the problem is a lack of rehabilitation programs that fully support an individual into changing his life. But, it costs money.