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School performance linked to youth criminal justice

School performance linked to youth criminal justice
Phys.org Tuesday 30 June 2026, 01:00 UTC 1 min read
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Students whose performance at school declines relative to their peers are at a higher risk of contact with the criminal justice system, a new study by King's College London has found.

Students whose performance at school declines relative to their peers are at a higher risk of contact with the criminal justice system, a new study by King's College London has found.
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