Young people are ending up behind bars at an increasingly young age and the crimes for which they are imprisoned are becoming more serious. A criminal career sometimes moves very quickly, from distributing drugs to committing a murder for hire. The impact of these crimes is enormous for victims, surviving relatives and society. The government makes millions available, but only a few municipalities benefit from this. Pointer investigates the approach to youth crime. How effective is that? Does the tough approach to punishment and repression work, or should we help young people with their problems?