10 September 2019 Young crime is often a phase, and locking kids up is counterproductive View Young crime is often a phase, and locking kids up... This article discusses if youth detention leads to better outcomes for young Indigenous and non-Indigenous perpetrators. Related topics Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families Social, emotional and mental wellbeing Youth justice Informative factsheets, articles, and videos Adults and families The child and family support sector