The government is taking steps to reduce youth crime, which includes offences ranging in severity from shoplifting and bike theft to assault and armed robbery.

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Fewer problematic youth groups in the Netherlands

07-04-2015 | 16:01

The number of groups that cause nuisance, irritation and crime in the Netherlands is decreasing all the time. At the end of...

Minister Opstelten and State Secretary pursue security policy with vigour

16-09-2014 | 15:15

In 2015 Minister Opstelten and State Secretary Teeven will continue their work on implementing the measures that were taken in...

Teeven and Van Rijn improving position of children in acrimonious divorces

31-03-2014 | 13:44

State Secretaries Fred Teeven (Security and Justice) and Martin van Rijn (Health, Welfare, and Sport) are taking measures to...
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See also

  • Halt Dutch organisation with a national network of offices which aims to prevent and combat juvenile crime
  • Youth Policy

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