Report demands Vic child justice reform

By Ulises Izquierdo
Updated June 2 2020 - 3:31pm, first published 3:25pm
A Victorian report outlines the effect of trauma in childhood offending, calling for legal reforms.
A Victorian report outlines the effect of trauma in childhood offending, calling for legal reforms.

Early exposure to violence, abuse and trauma must be taken into account when sentencing children to make sure they are supported before being convicted, a new Victorian report says

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