| YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN CRIME
January-December 2022 – 904 youth were charged for crime during this 12 month period. 88 juveniles/ children were charged for crimes and 81.8% of the crimes could be considered serious with assault being the largest category at 44.3%. 816 youth 17-29 were charged for crimes and 85.3% of the offences could be considered serious with assaults being the largest category at 22.4%. Possession of drugs 17.4%, theft 10.9%, Criminal damage 7.8%, illegal firearm/ammunition 6.7% and serious bodily harm 4.1% are other noteworthy categories.
34 A Media Analysis of the Coverage of Youth Involvement in Crime and Violence and Trafficking in Persons (June 2021 to June 2023) in the Eastern Caribbean
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