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Youth crime 'contagious', say Cambridge University researchers
- New Cambridge study links youth violence to social networks, showing violence may be contagious.
- Analysis covered over 200,000 crimes and about 6,000 youths aged 10 to 18.
- 42% of youth suspects were recorded with at least one co-offender in a crime event.
- Top 5% most connected youths were nearly five times more likely to carry a knife.
- Researchers say co-offender networks could help identify those at greatest risk.
- Intervening early in embedded criminal networks may prevent future life loss.
- Study was conducted with collaboration from the University of Exeter.
- Research emphasizes youth violence is deeply social, driven by relationships.
- Researchers call for identifying and engaging at-risk youths to prevent serious crime.
- The Cambridge University study adds context to how social dynamics influence crime.
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