Youth Crime and Justice Issues

Youth Crime and Justice Issues

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Journalism, Life Skills

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

Victoria's youth crime crisis is a key topic at a Melbourne cabinet meeting. The government is focused on raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14, amidst debates on youth and bail justice laws. A recent incident involving a teen driver resulted in a fatality, highlighting the urgency of these issues. The youth justice bill will be debated in Parliament, reflecting community concerns.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of the cabinet meeting in Melbourne?

Environmental policies

Healthcare improvements

Youth crime crisis

Education reform

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What age does the government want to raise the age of criminal responsibility to?

16

18

12

14

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the victim in the recent incident involving a stolen BMW?

A police officer

Devade Polina

A cyclist

A pedestrian

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the 16-year-old passenger involved in the incident?

He was hospitalized

He was sentenced to jail

He was released after questioning

He fled the scene

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the community's reaction to the upcoming debate on the youth justice bill?

Support, but feeling it's overdue

Indifference

Confusion

Opposition