Is vigilantism the answer to youth crime?

Is vigilantism the answer to youth crime?

The Briefing
Ep. 117 Sea. 420 min
May 15, 2023
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Anti-crime groups have taken to the streets going door to door targeting suspected thieves in the Queensland town of Rockhampton. The vigilante groups formed on social media despite police warning them that vigilantism is not the answer to community crime. Indigenous leaders and police are worried, Dr. Terry Goldsworthy, an associate professor in criminal justice and criminology explains why. Headlines: PFAS class action settles  A national anti-scam centre is set to open in July Thailand’s opposition challenges military rule  Turkiye election is too close to call Martha Stewart on the cover of Sports Illustrated Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU