1、Prevention is the cure|Prepared by The Insight Centre1 Prevention is the cure Early intervention is the key to combatting our youth crisis2024/25 Insight ReportPrepared by The Insight CentreThe Insight Centre empowers for-purpose organisations with the evidence and insights to address Australias cur

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5、 developed with strong corporate knowledge and a clear understanding of the relevant fields of play.Prevention is the cure|Prepared by The Insight Centre1COnTEnTsExecutive Summary 2Introduction 4The youth wellbeing crisis in New South Wales 5Risk factors associated with youth incarceration 5The scal

6、e of high-risk,vulnerable young people in new south Wales 5Mental health 5Disengagement from education 6Family environment 7The economic costs of high-risk,vulnerable young people 8The case for place-based early intervention 10Keeping young people out of prison requires investment in early intervent