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Calls for more effort to tackle youth crime (EDP24 – Eastern Daily Press)

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:09:38 +0000

Schools and organisations working with young people were yesterday urged to do more to stop children at risk turning to a life of crime slipping through the net.

Youth crime costs Norfolk £50m a year (EDP24 – Eastern Daily Press)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:54:37 +0000

Youth crime costs Norfolk almost £50m a year, according to a new report to go before councillors, who are keen to cut the number of young offenders in the county.

The deal: How Northern Ireland’s systems of policing and justice will change (Belfast Telegraph)

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:28:54 +0000

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New fears on youth crime (EDP24 – Eastern Daily Press)

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:10:00 +0000

The number of under-18s in Norfolk identified as suspects or offenders in crimes surged by almost a fifth last year, new figures have revealed.

New fears on youth crime (EDP24 – Eastern Daily Press)

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:10:00 +0000

The number of under-18s in Norfolk identified as suspects or offenders in crimes surged by almost a fifth last year, new figures have revealed.

Local Residents Continue To Worry About Anti Social Behaviour In Government’s £100 Million Target Zone

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:23:02 +0000

Responses to a recent anti-social behaviour survey show that although residents feel crime has dropped it is still an issue that needs further addressing:

Children’s Secretary Ed Balls and Schools Minister Vernon Coaker will today visit Limehouse Youth Centre in East London to highlight the Government’s progress in tackling anti-social behaviour and youth crime over the last two years in 69 priority areas. Ministers will also meet with young people and members of the community who have benefited from Government initiatives to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Other figures also show that:

Street based teams have dealt with over 86,000 young people at risk in priority areas, redirecting them to support services and positive activities
Since 2008, 28,000 disruptive young people have faced tough measures and support to tackle their behaviour through Challenge and Support projects, with 2165 Acceptable Behaviour Contracts and 313 Anti-Social Behaviour Orders issued
517 young people have benefitted from targeted and persistent support through our Intensive Intervention Projects.
Recent data from the British Crime Survey shows that concerns about teenagers hanging around have dropped by 3 per cent over the last two years.

via egovmonitor

Criminal Justice Board needs YOUR help to find young law-breakers a community project

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:45:59 +0000

As part of a new initiative, Cambridge council is asking residents to suggest sites within the area that could benefit from maintenance or repair from youth offenders in the community:

People have until January 31 to nominate projects that allow young people, who have broken the law and been referred to the Youth Offending Service, to make good the harm they’ve caused. It is called the ‘Pick a Site, We’ll Put it Right’ initiative.

To be considered, the project has to benefit the community, not take paid work from anyone else and not make someone a profit. The work should be challenging, worthwhile and constructive.

The Youth Offending Service is particularly interested in projects involving painting and decorating, conservation or working with animals.

Via Cambs24

Halton Borough Council welcomes youth offending scheme

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:48:30 +0000

A new initiative in Halton will give residents a say in the punishments that offenders will receive:

The scheme, which is administered through youth offending teams and which applies to offenders aged 10-17-years-old, has been rolled out across the North West by justice secretary Jack Straw.

If the current trials prove successful the scheme will be introduced nationally next year.

The project aims to toughen up punishments for young offenders.

via Runcorn and Widness Weekly News

Gordon Brown’s praise for Southend Council youth project

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:57:26 +0000

Southend Council’s Intervention Project designed to reduce the number of people turning to crime has had a "100% success rate" and as such received the praise of Prime Minister Gordon Brown:

Under the scheme, the council’s youth offending service gets in touch with families of youngsters with a high risk of offending.

They teach the families parenting skills, how to set boundaries with their kids and how to get them up and off to school.

It has been such a success that Mr Brown invited youth offending chief Carol Compton and council chief executive Rob Tinlin to Downing Street.

via Southend Standard

Youth Justice has change on the menu

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:34:56 +0000

The newly introduced Youth Rehabilitation Order (YRO) gives magistrates more options for dealing with young offenders:

Courts can choose from a menu of 18 options including treatment for drug or substance misuse, help with mental health problems, reparation work in the community, supervision and curfews. Courts will take into account the seriousness of the offence and the circumstances of the young person.

Young offenders must complete all parts of their sentence and keep out of trouble.

Via Manchester Evening News