Money, drugs and affection used to lure children into crime
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-08-08 05:30 UTC+10:00
Section: Politics / Victoria
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Crime & Justice, Australia, Drugs, Crime & Justice
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Children in state care are being recruited by criminals into offending, setting them on a course through the justice system that can leave them with long-lasting psychological trauma.
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