Tough love can fix youth violence, says Shadow Home Secretary
Labour’s plans aim to spot youths most in danger of becoming involved and step in with support.
There will also be youth mentors in A&E units and custody centres to target potential gang members.
Ms Cooper will tell the party conference that the rise of county lines gangs, damaging social media content and Covid have all had negative effects.
READ MORE: Labour MP hints party could negotiate Britain back into the EU single market
She will add: “We need urgent interventions to stop young people getting drawn into crime or exploitation in the first place.
“For too long, teenagers have been pushed from pillar to post between local authorities, mental health services, the police and youth offending teams.
“That’s why we are setting up a cross-Government ‘tough love’ initiative with new youth hubs and proper local plans to identify those most at risk and help them.
“And for those who repeatedly cause trouble in their community or are found carrying knives, there needs to be stronger interventions and clear consequences to stop their behaviour escalating and to keep other young people safe.”
Don’t miss…
Keir Starmer humiliated by own frontbencher’s embarrassing gaffe[POLITICS]
Leftie hypocrites wringing hands over Israel are making me sick – Paul Baldwin[COMMENT]
Labour MP says Britain trying to promote peace is ‘colonial mentality'[POLITICS]
Knives or sharp objects were used in 75% of teenage murders compared with 40% in adults, Office for National Statistics data from February showed.
Some 99 people under 25 were murdered with a knife or sharp object in the 12 months to March last year – with 13 being under 16.
The Young Futures programme will receive up to £100million a year if Labour gains power.
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info
Source: Read Full Article
