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N.B. crime strategy to focus on at-risk youth, repeat offenders

FREDERICTON – The New Brunswick government has launched a crime prevention and reduction strategy.

Premier David Alward says a roundtable of police and community groups will suggest different programs and study what works best.

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The strategy will focus on youth at risk, chronic repeat offenders and domestic violence.

Acting Fredericton Police Chief Leanne Fitch says she believes the approach will lead to a more coordinated approach across the province that can reduce crime.

She says there are many opportunities to intervene with young people.
 

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