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Young offender scheme cost CHF1 million

This content was published on Nov 28, 2013 Zurich cantonal authorities said they were “satisfied” by the findings. They had earlier defended their choice to give a young offender known as “Carlos” a special individual programme, saying it had made a difference. The case has provoked a wider debate about how best to deal with violent young offenders. Carlos benefited from a year-long special treatment…