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Knowledge of tougher consequences is thought to be keeping more young people away from crime.
The Government has achieved its goal of a 15% reduction in serious and persistent youth offenders - four years early.
Children's Minister Karen Chhour says it's partially down to young people believing they can't avoid accountability for their actions.
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