Police say that community response is to thank for positive youth crime outcomes. \xa0
More than 70% of children and youths referred through the youth offender support protocol \u2014Fast Track\u2014 haven't been re-referred. \xa0
The protocol, created by Oranga Tamariki, finds support services to prevent youth re-offending.\xa0
Police Assistant Commissioner Investigations Paul Basham told Mike Hosking that it shows the system is working. \xa0
He says troubled kids are getting the help they need, and crime is being prevented as a result.\xa0
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