The justice system shows little distinction between juvenile offenders and adults, but there are unique challenges we face when dealing with the young. A youthful indiscretion can lead to a criminal conviction that separates a child from his parents and permanently cripples his chances of becoming a productive member of society. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2kTqjdU Sponsored by the Allied Educational Foundation (www.allieded.org) | FreedomWorks

Around 600 children under the age of 14 are locked up in Australia each year. Most of these kids have already experienced trauma in the home. What we should be focusing on instead is showing compassion and giving them access to the services and support that will give them a chance. OzChild's Multisystemic Therapy (MST) program is doing just that. It's reducing criminal reoffending and arrest rates in young people by providing an intensive family and community-based treatment program that focuses

12K views · 200 reactions | EXCLUSIVE: There are calls for tougher penalties for young offenders amid revelations fewer than 1 in 10 are sent to juvenile detention. One Adelaide boy has been charged more than 100 times but keeps walking away scot-free. 7NEWS Adelaide at 6pm | www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Adelaide | Facebook