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Aug 8, 2026
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New B.C. model for repeat offenders is effective in reducing violent crimes, say observers
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New B.C. model for repeat offenders is effective in reducing violent crimes, say observers
Participants in the Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative had 48.6 per cent fewer negative police interactions in the 18 months after being admitted
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By Alec Lazenby
Published Aug 08, 2026
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