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Young Offenders - GCSE History Definition

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Young offenders are individuals who have broken the law and are under the age of 18. In history, societies have treated young offenders differently from adults, recognising that children and teenagers are still developing and might change their behaviour over time. In the UK, specific laws and courts focus on young offenders, aiming to help them learn from their mistakes and stop committing crimes. This concept is important when studying historical changes in how laws treat young people who commit crimes, showing how attitudes towards youth and justice have evolved over time.

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Zoe has worked in education for 10 years as a teaching assistant and a teacher. This has given her an in-depth perspective on how to support all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. She has been the Lead of Key Stage 4 History, showing her expertise in the Edexcel GCSE syllabus and how best to revise. Ever since she was a child, Zoe has been passionate about history. She believes now, more than ever, the study of history is vital to explaining the ever-changing world around us. Zoe’s focus is to create accessible content that breaks down key historical concepts and themes to achieve GCSE success.

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