LOCK THEM UP. Demand an end to the Youth Crime Crisis
The youth crime crisis is spiralling out of control, and there’s an urgent need for stronger government action in response to the increasing rates of repeat youth offending in Australia.
Despite ongoing efforts aimed at rehabilitation and intervention, the cycle of reoffending persists, posing a significant threat to public safety and community cohesion.
The petition advocates for a series of measures to be implemented by the government:
Stricter Penalties: Legislation should be enacted to impose tougher penalties on repeat youth offenders, particularly for serious offences, in order to deter future criminal behaviour.
Enhanced Rehabilitation Programs: There should be a greater allocation of resources and funding towards evidence-based rehabilitation programs tailored to address the underlying factors contributing to youth offending, such as family dysfunction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
Improved Monitoring and Supervision: Comprehensive monitoring and supervision mechanisms should be introduced to closely monitor the activities of repeat youth offenders upon release, ensuring compliance with parole conditions and providing necessary support to prevent reoffending.
Enhanced Collaboration: There should be increased collaboration between law enforcement agencies, juvenile justice systems, social services, and community organisations to facilitate early intervention, share information, and coordinate efforts in managing and addressing the needs of repeat youth offenders.
Prioritised Victim Support: Victim support services should be established to prioritise the rights and needs of victims, offering counselling, compensation, and assistance navigating the legal process to ensure justice and promote healing within affected communities.
This petition underscores the vital importance of proactive government intervention to address the root causes of repeat youth offending and uphold the safety and security of all Australians. It calls upon citizens to unite in demanding meaningful reforms to combat this urgent issue and restore public trust in the justice system.
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SUPPORTER VOICES - REASONS FOR SIGNING
I lost my job after being assaulted by a young man and he got a slap on the wrist
Holli
2024-05-08 21:20:22
Current measures are ineffective
Graham
2024-04-28 20:26:59
I care
John
2024-04-27 02:06:46
I am sick and tired of hearing about these offenders getting off with a caution or getting bail.
CHRISTINA
2024-04-22 11:13:44
This issue needs to be given top priority by at all levels
Rex
2024-04-22 08:27:38
I am sick to death of these kuds thinking they have a god dam right to steal damage and hurt.
Kay
2024-04-22 04:17:01
I’ve experienced what youth crime has done to me. These youths need to be held accountable
Courtney
2024-04-21 22:01:16
believe in the fact if you do the crime you must do the tome
jan
2024-04-21 20:34:28
I'm supporting because I luve in Cairns and I worked in the youth system. It is so broken.
Joanna
2024-04-21 19:54:54
People should be responsible for their actions.
Tony
2024-04-21 17:22:49
I am an ex-Police Officer (Qld and AFP)
Ian
2024-04-18 15:59:15
There has been too much crime and the severity is getting worse
Ross
2024-04-18 10:36:03
Parenting in most of these situations is lacking.
elizabeth
2024-04-17 09:59:10
I’ve had enough of youth crime!
Kaylene
2024-04-16 20:04:13
Kids are out of control with no consequences
Lou
2024-04-16 19:48:47
crime in my neighbourhood
Judy
2024-04-16 13:57:28
Because i'm interested in this process
James
2024-04-16 08:53:50
I agree
Helen
2024-04-15 19:31:34
Lock them up now.
Robyn
2024-04-15 12:22:23
I am a victim survivor of youth crime and this had a significant impact on my life.
Joanne
2024-04-15 12:10:16
Action is needed
Des
2024-04-15 09:34:09
The current youth crime situation is beyond a joke
Jenaya
2024-04-15 08:14:20
something has to be done asap with youth crime, getting more and more out of hand
Solveg
2024-04-15 07:22:23
Enough is enough
Peter
2024-04-15 05:28:24
The Justice system NEEDS to change. To give these Youth a fighting chance and not reoffend
Linda
2024-04-14 21:34:08
I and every other Australian do not feel safe in our own home or anywhere for that matter
Yadranka
2024-04-14 21:33:05
These criminals must be accountable for their doing.
Stefano
2024-04-14 21:23:26
Teenagers need to do time for their crime. We have to get very serious about. This situation,.
Diana
2024-04-14 19:07:04
I have had enough of families having to pay higher insurances policy’s and not being safe
Kirstie
2024-04-14 18:16:37
Youth crime is out of control
Kylie
2024-04-14 18:05:00
I have been a victim, as a number of friends. It has to Stop.
Rodney
2024-04-14 14:43:26
Lost generation developing
Yvonne Anna Maria
2024-04-14 09:24:09
I have seen first hand the deterioration of behaviour standards in our youth and it needs to change.
Ann
2024-04-13 21:03:28
Youth are out of control
Kate
2024-04-13 19:29:59
I've had a gut full of these criminals
Dean
2024-04-13 18:37:42
I'm so sick of these little juvenile delinquents getting away with everything and ending innocent li
Tarissa
2024-04-13 17:02:52
Youth crime raising
Claire
2024-04-13 16:46:08
I have been a victim of car theft and the thief got a slap on the wrist for breaking into the house
Noel
2024-04-13 16:33:21
The youth of our country are out of control.
Don
2024-04-13 14:28:49
Youth crime is rampant in my area and something needs to be done!
Michelle
2024-04-13 13:58:07
Personal safety has never been in jeopardy like it is today. There needs to be greater sentenced.
Pauilne
2024-04-13 13:56:14
Because youth crime is out of control.
ANNETTE
2024-04-13 13:26:09
I am sick of the excused being made for these criminals Magistrates have to be pulled into line
Margaret
2024-04-13 09:17:51
I have had a gut full of gutless politicians and judges letting these maggots off scott free, it is
George
2024-04-13 08:40:19
I am fed up with the amount of break-ins in my area. They need to bring back the cane in schools.
Barbara
2024-04-12 23:39:12
I have had a friend die due to youth crime. The same youth was offending before and is still offend
Kerri
2024-04-12 21:28:31
The crime rate is so out of hand in this city we don't feel safe going about our daily life
Trudy
2024-04-12 19:37:06
Australians are sick of it, something has to be done now.
Deb
2024-04-12 19:20:20
Because enough is enough... I'm terrified every time my elderly mother wants to go to the shops or.
Jo
2024-04-12 19:18:07
I want a good society...
Tony
2024-04-12 17:52:38
Enough is enough
Tegan
2024-04-12 17:47:14
YOUTH crime has to stop. Imagine what it will be like in ten years time!
Phill
2024-04-12 17:28:58
I'm signing because I'm sick and tired of perpetrators being treated with kid gloves.
Patrick
2024-04-12 17:21:40
Enough Is an Enough as if it's not stopped now, what will the next generation be like?
Wayne
2024-04-12 17:09:33
In my area it is out of control and I live right behind a police station
Pam
2024-04-12 16:55:54
Sick of youth crime
KAY
2024-04-12 16:23:26
This is an absolute joke. They do the crime lock them away. Change the minimal age to 13
Tenille
2024-04-12 16:23:05
Youth crime is out of control and accused realise they will get off without strict punishment.
Roland
2024-04-12 16:20:50
I am supporting because, youth crime is out of control, and we never know who is next
Lorraine
2024-04-12 16:19:05
people are dying because these kids are out of control.
Cassandra
2024-04-12 16:09:54
It is getting out of control
Deborah
2024-04-12 16:08:14
The current Queensland Government is not doing doing enough to change legislation.
Mark
2024-04-12 16:08:13
Consequences need to be paid by those that commit crimes
Marie
2024-04-12 16:07:47
We have to stop this and show children there are consequences to actions in this world.
Leica
2024-04-12 12:01:32
They're getting away with too much.
CHARMAINE
2024-04-12 08:00:34
They deserve to do time for their crimes
Warren
2024-04-12 07:57:38
To see end to youth crime waves all over Australia
Sara
2024-04-11 19:28:00
I was robbed and house ransacked. Just one of many people terrorised in their own home.
Dianna
2024-04-11 18:24:41
Because I think every politician should be in gaol .
Cobie
2024-04-11 12:42:29
Youth crime is out of control
Saloam
2024-04-11 11:03:41
Time to stop the rot. Enough is enough. Do the crime do the time. Age is no excuse.
William
2024-04-11 09:39:55
Youth crime is out of control, the perpetrators are arrogant and playing the game without remorse.
Daryl
2024-04-11 09:29:37
If they are comitting an adult crime, give them adult time in lock-up
Paul
2024-04-11 09:11:22
I hold the politicians responsible/accountable for their failure to act, to change laws.
Garry
2024-04-11 08:43:33
im supporting because youth crime is out of control. There needs to be harsher penalties for crime
Sharon
2024-04-11 08:25:34
Youth crime is out of control
Vickie
2024-04-10 09:18:30
The youth crime is out of control and laws need to be tougher
Diane
2024-04-10 08:54:42
I am a victim of crime.
Horton
2024-04-10 08:15:50
I am sick of soft sentencing
Warwick
2024-04-10 07:27:27
Enough is enough. Time for the politicians to get their head out of their arse and fix the problem.
Grahame
2024-04-10 06:38:54
Youth crime is out of control and the Government need to be held accountable -
Pam
2024-04-10 04:30:52
No longer feel safe to go anywhere
Joyce
2024-04-09 13:10:23
don't feel safe to live a normal life
Hazel
2024-04-09 13:09:14
I'm fed up feeling unsafe every time I set foot out of my home, that I have to lock myself in my ho
Heather
2024-04-09 09:05:04
its become NY USA. totally unexecptable
Peter
2024-04-09 08:15:42
To many innocent people young and old being affected
Peter
2024-04-09 06:56:11
Too excessive, too violent, and State Governments do not show due care for the innocent victims.
Maxwell
2024-04-09 06:08:23
I'm frightened in my own home, and enough is enough.
Mrs Fay
2024-04-08 22:10:27
I’m fed up with the revolving door with youth crime.
Jane
2024-04-08 08:15:09
I believe the youth criminals are being treated better than the victims that they target.
Leanne
2024-04-08 06:13:34
I am sick
Les
2024-04-07 10:31:45
Something has to be done
Julie
2024-04-07 06:47:11
Tougher penalties on repeat youth offenders!
Gayan
2024-04-05 13:07:25
because the law as it stands is a joke
Arthur
2024-04-05 10:38:06
I'm supporting because these kids need to be stopped.
Erinn
2024-04-04 12:47:46
Enough is Enough....... Why should the victims have no come back from the perpetrators. Lock them up
Catherine
2024-04-04 06:36:41
Lived in Townsville. Experienced it firsthand
Aaron
2024-04-04 06:05:09
I'm sick of these disrespectful thieving maggots. Is this the way these kids where bought up.
Clifford
2024-04-04 03:08:54
the youth crime crisis has gone too far with no action from the government.
Jan
2024-04-03 06:17:04
I've had enough of all the youth crime and repeated offenders laughing at the hand slap they get.
Caroline
2024-04-03 02:38:36
no know they will get away with it asthey do not care
Peter
2024-04-02 23:20:57
I'm sick of the entitlement shown by the little mongrel juvenile crims
Noela
2024-04-01 05:39:24
Sick of youths with knives
Marshelle
2024-03-31 07:19:38
These people are out of control
Louise
2024-03-31 06:48:08
T hings need to change NOW
COLIN
2024-03-31 06:36:00
I live in Townsville
Sue
2024-03-30 06:34:15