YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN CRIME |
January-June 2023 – 512 youth were charged for crime in this 6-month period. 66 juveniles/children were charged for crimes and 81.8% could be considered serious crimes with assault being the largest category at 46,9%. 446 youth 17-29 were charged for crimes and 85.3% of the offences could be considered serious with assaults being the largest category at 25.5%. Possession of drugs 12.1%, theft 10.5%, Criminal damage 9.2%, illegal firearm/ammunition 6.3% and serious bodily harm 4.9% are other noteworthy categories.
The commissioner’s concern about illegal firearms is reflected in the media comprising 41% of total youth crime incident content in the form of editorial, stories, and commentary. Approximately 82% of all youth crimes can be categorized as serious and this too is reflected in the reporting. It is also important to note that roughly 40% of all stories are about social interventions and preventing crime so there is some balance being brought to the overall picture.
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 35
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